Livability Score

54
/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
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Schoolhouse Museum
Museum
176 Nova Scotia Agriculture, Food Permit Renewal
Attraction
Cineplex Cinemas Truro
Cinema
Bible Hill Bowlacade
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (12) F
Super King Pizza
Fast Food
The Engine Room
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC and Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Greco Pizza
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Deluxe
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Robin's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Douglas Street Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Cougar Dome
Gym
Rath Eastlink Community Centre
Community Centre
Legends Bingo
Community Centre
Lower Truro Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Avery's Farm Market
Grocery Store
Don Smith Furnishings
Grocery Store
Foodland
Grocery Store
U.F.O. Food & More Store
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Riverbreeze Farm
Grocery Store
Parks (17) F
Victoria Park
Park
Princton Heights Park
Park
Victoria Park Playground
Playground
Herb Peppard Park
Park
Herb Peppard Park
Playground
Nancy Avenue Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Holy Well Park
Park
Bible Hill Recreation Park
Park
Victoria Square
Park
Scenic Drive Park
Park
Stan 'Chook' Maxwell Memorial Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Farnham Park
Park
Meadowland Park
Park
Fielding Avenue Park
Park
Stephen Avenue Park and ballfield
Park
Poplar Drive park
Playground
Poplar Drive park
Park
Retson Drive Park
Park
Fundy Discovery Site
Park
Kent Street Playground
Playground
Shops (19) F
Needs
Convenience Store
41 Meng's Nails
Beauty
Ultramar
Convenience Store
Bike Monkey
Bicycle
The Nova Scotia Emporium
Gift Shop
Hub Cycle
Bicycle
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
Needs
Convenience Store
TRA Cash & Carry
Convenience Store
Dollarama
Discount Store
Walmart
Department Store
Glow Spa
Beauty
Hubcraft Timber Mart
Home Improvement
Kent Building Supplies
Home Improvement
Great Canadian Dollar
Discount Store
Winners
Clothing
Coles
Books
Truro Mall
Mall
Mark's Work Wear House
Clothing
Louis' Good Used Clothing
Clothing
Simply Primitive Giftware
Gift Shop
Head Experts
Hairdresser
Payless Shoe Source
Shoes
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Fabricville
Fabric
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Truro.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
Truro
Transit Station
Maritime Bus
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Truro is 86/100 - which is 6% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Truro crime rates are 5,833 per 100k, which is 38% higher than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
4,150 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
1,683 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Truro is $53,162 - which is 25% lower than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$53,162 F
Unemployment Rate
5.0% C
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
MacQuarries Pharmasave - The Esplanade in Truro
Pharmacy
Truro Fire Service
Fire Station
Truro Police Station
Police
RCMP
Police
Lawton's
Pharmacy
Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Hospital
Bible Hill Fire Hall
Fire Station
Bible Hill RCMP
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Truro home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C+
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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schools F

The Truro graduation rate is 82% - which is equal to Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
82% D+
Elementary Schools (5) F
Truro Junior High
École acadienne de Truro
Truro Elementary School
Harmony Heights Elementary
Bible Hill Consolidated School
Hilden Elementary School
Redcliff Middle School
North River Elementary School
High Schools (3) F
École acadienne de Truro
Cobequid Educational Centre
Bible Hill Junior High School
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ratings C

Truro has an overall rating of 62% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes C
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Victoria Park
      Princton Heights Park
      Victoria Park Playground
      Herb Peppard Park
      Herb Peppard Park
      Nancy Avenue Park
      Riverfront Park
      Holy Well Park

      Entertainment

      Schoolhouse Museum
      176 Nova Scotia Agriculture, Food Permit Renewal
      Cineplex Cinemas Truro
      Bible Hill Bowlacade

      Food & Drink

      Super King Pizza
      The Engine Room
      Dairy Queen
      A&W
      Tim Hortons
      Subway
      NSLC
      Subway

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in Truro? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Truro.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Truro? The cost of living in Truro is 86/100 - which is 6% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Truro
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Nova Scotia
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Truro? Truro crime rates are 5,833, which are 38% higher than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      5,833 per 100k people

      38% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18

      38% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Truro? The median income in Truro is $53,162 which is 25% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $53,16236% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      61%5% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      23% lower than the CDN average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Truro a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Colchester East Hants Health Centre

      Pharmacies

      MacQuarries Pharmasave - The Esplanade in Truro
      Lawton's

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Truro home prices? Truro home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      $95755% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      36% lower than the CDN average

      F Truro Schools

      Does Truro have good schools? The Truro graduation rate is 82% - which is equal to Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      22%

      11% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      C User Ratings

      Is Truro a good place to live? Truro has an overall rating of 62% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      62%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      62%

      5 total surveys

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