Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Kinsmen Theatre Bandshell
Theatre Arts
Summerland Museum and Archives
Museum
Food and Drink (15) F
Alchemist distiller
Alcohol
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Murray's Pizza and Pasta
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dominion Cider Co.
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
NOMAD Cider
Alcohol
Heaven's Gate Estate Winery
Alcohol
Lightning Rock Winery
Alcohol
Silkscarf Winery
Alcohol
Dirty Laundry Vineyard
Alcohol
Summerland Sweets
Sweets
Fitness (2) F
Summerland Aquatic and Fitness Centre
Gym
Summerland Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (6) F
Nester's Market
Grocery Store
IGA
Grocery Store
Robert's Fruit Stand
Grocery Store
Kaleidoscope Fruit Ranch
Grocery Store
Parks (30) F
Julia St. Kinsmen Park
Park
Nesters Park
Park
Blagbourne Park
Park
Turner St. Park
Park
Highway Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Summerland Museum Park
Park
Anglican Churchyard Cemetery & Park
Park
Dale Meadows Park
Park
Reid Park
Park
Peach Orchard Beach Park
Park
Summerland Millenneum Spray Park
Playground
Kinsmen Park
Park
Shops (4) F
Summerland Optometry Clinic
Optician
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Mac's
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Summerland.
Public Transit Stops (10)
Stops & Stations F
Victoria Rd N at Jubilee (NB)
Bus Stop
Rosedale at Jubilee Rd E (SB)
Bus Stop
Wharton at Kelly (WB)
Bus Stop
Wharton at Kelly (EB)
Bus Stop
Prairie Valley at Atkinson (WB)
Bus Stop
12960_block_Atkinson (NB)
Bus Stop
Prairie Valley (EB)
Bus Stop
Prairie Valley Station
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Summerland is 97/100 - which is 22% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime C+

Summerland crime rates are 4,205 per 100k, which is 30% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
3,425 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
780 crimes per 100k B
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employment C

The median income in Summerland is $83,286 - which is 4% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$83,286 D+
Unemployment Rate
5.5% D+
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Summerland Fire Hall 231
Fire Station
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Summerland home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a C-
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A D+
Home Affordability
N/A A-
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schools B-

The Summerland graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
64% C
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (5) F
Summerland Middle School
Summerland Montessori School
Trout Creek Elementary
Giant's Head Elementary
Unisus Junior School
High Schools (3) F
Summerland Secondary
Summerland Secondary Alternate
Unisus Senior School
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ratings A+

Summerland has an overall rating of 98% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A+
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Summerland, BC Area Guide

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Summerland Area Facts

  • Summerland has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Summerland crime rates are 30% lower than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Summerland is 22% lower than the British Columbia average

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Beautiful Lakeside Jewel 5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 20, 2021) We have lived here for twenty years after leaving the rat race of the city. This beautiful lake side community is safe, friendly and surrounded by the most incredible views of lakes and mountains. Big enough to have all the things you need but small enough that people greet you ...Read More or wave. A hidden jewel. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Summerland? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Julia St. Kinsmen Park
      Nesters Park
      Blagbourne Park
      Turner St. Park
      Highway Park
      Memorial Park
      Summerland Museum Park
      Anglican Churchyard Cemetery & Park

      Entertainment

      Kinsmen Theatre Bandshell
      Summerland Museum and Archives

      Food & Drink

      Alchemist distiller
      Sumac Ridge Estate Winery
      Subway
      Murray's Pizza and Pasta
      A&W
      Subway
      Dominion Cider Co.
      Dairy Queen

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Summerland? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Summerland.
      Drive to Work
      40%

      equal to the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the CDN average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Summerland? The cost of living in Summerland is 97/100 - which is 22% lower than British Columbia.
      Summerland
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Summerland? Summerland crime rates are 4,205, which are 30% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      4,205 per 100k people

      equal to the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      equal to the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Summerland? The median income in Summerland is $83,286 which is 4% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $83,2861% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      61%5% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      14% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Summerland a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Pharmasave

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Summerland home prices? Summerland home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      81%

      20% higher than the CDN average

      B- Summerland Schools

      Does Summerland have good schools? The Summerland graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      19%

      26% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      64%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Summerland a good place to live? Summerland has an overall rating of 98% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      98%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      6 total surveys

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