Livability Score

70
/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 (19) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
PureBread
Coffee Shop
Lift Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Cheaky's cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hot Buns Bakery
Coffee Shop
Moguls Coffee
Coffee Shop
Naked Sprout
Coffee Shop
Mount Currie Coffee Co
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
purebread
Coffee Shop
Blenz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Thunderbird Cafe
Coffee Shop
Lost Lake Passivhaus
Coffee Shop
The Bunker
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (19) F
abandoned camp site
Attraction
Rainbow Lodge historic cabins
Attraction
Cheak
Attraction
Wedge rafting
Attraction
Fitzsimmons Express Chairlift
Attraction
Garfunkels Night Club
Nightclub
Whistler Museum & Archives
Museum
The Plaza Galleries
Art Gallery
Maurice Young Millennium Place
Theatre Arts
Olympic Rings
Attraction
Olympic Torch
Attraction
Whistler Olympic Plaza
Attraction
Paralympic Agitos
Attraction
Audain Art Museum
Museum
Suspended Bridge
Attraction
Train Wreck
Attraction
Train wreck
Attraction
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Museum
Food and Drink (41) F
Subway
Fast Food
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Dusty's
Bar
Roland’s Creekside Pub
Bar
Coast Mountain Brewing
Bar
Coast Mountain Brewing
Alcohol
Fat Tony's Pizza
Fast Food
Buffalo Bill's
Bar
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Sweets
Misty Mountain Pizza
Fast Food
Garibaldi Lift Company
Bar
Crystal Lounge
Bar
Tapleys Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Moe Joe's NightClub
Bar
Beacon Pub & Eatery
Bar
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Umberto's Lounge
Bar
Zogs
Fast Food
Amsterdam Pub
Bar
Dubh Linn Gate
Bar
Bar Oso
Bar
Avalanche Pizza
Fast Food
Brickworks Public House
Bar
Cow's Ice cream
Sweets
Fitness (1) F
Groceries (8) F
Creekside Market
Grocery Store
Hundo-P
Health Food
The Whistler Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Hot Buns Bakery
Bakery
Fresh St. Market
Grocery Store
Upper Village Market
Grocery Store
Nesters Market
Grocery Store
Parks (50) A+
Alpha Lake Park
Park
Millar's Pond Park
Park
Bottomless Pond Park
Park
Taluswood Park
Park
Eva Lake Park
Park
Wayside Park
Park
Marmot Park
Park
Lakeside Park
Park
Rainbow Park
Park
Bayly Park
Park
Inukshuk Park
Park
Village Park West
Park
Florence Peterson Park
Park
Village Park
Park
Peace Park
Park
Village Park
Park
Inclusive Playground
Playground
Mountain Bike Jump Park
Park
Rebagliati Park
Park
Snowflake Park
Park
White Gold Park
Park
Balsam Park
Park
Myrtle Philip Recreation Ground
Park
Spruce Park
Park
Magic Castle
Playground
Shops (70) F
122 West
Furniture
Co-op
Convenience Store
The Velvet Underground
Clothing
Süco's
Hairdresser
Olives Community Market
Convenience Store
Whistler Happy Pets
Pets
Cebu De Oro
Convenience Store
Helly Hanson
Clothing
Seasons Of Whistler
Clothing
Fun For Kids
Clothing
OC2
Clothing
McCoo's
Clothing
L'Occitane
Beauty
Roots
Clothing
Can-Ski
Clothing
Lululemon
Clothing
Smile Gift
Gift Shop
Rocks & Gems Canada
Gift Shop
TNA
Clothing
Sea to Sky Souvenirs
Gift Shop
Carlbergs Gifts
Gift Shop
Armchair Books
Books
Whistler Hardware
Home Improvement
TMC Freeriderz
Clothing
Columbia
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.3% take public transportation in Whistler.
Public Transit Stops (151)
Stops & Stations A+
Southbound Hwy 99 at Bayshore
Bus Stop
Northbound Hwy 99 at Bayshore
Bus Stop
Highway 99 and Whistler Creekside
Bus Stop
Eastbound Lake Place at Sarajevo
Bus Stop
Westbound Lake Place at Sarajevo
Bus Stop
Southbound Whistler Creekside Base
Bus Stop
Northbound Whistler Creekside Base
Bus Stop
Highway 99 and Whistler Creekside
Bus Stop
Northhbound Whistler London Lane at Rob Boyd Way
Bus Stop
Southbound Whistler London Lane at Rob Boyd Way
Bus Stop
Whistler Station
Transit Station
Northbound Hwy 99 at Alta Lake Road
Bus Stop
Southbound Hwy 99 at Alta Lake Road
Bus Stop
Eastbound Whistler Road at Aspen-Highlands
Bus Stop
Westbound 2140 Block Whistler Highlands
Bus Stop
Northbound Eva Lake Road
Bus Stop
Southbound Eva Lake Road
Bus Stop
Eastbound Spring Creek at Khyber Lane
Bus Stop
Westbound Spring Creek at Khyber Lane
Bus Stop
Eastbound Garabaldi at Nordic Drive
Bus Stop
Westbound Garabaldi at Nordic Drive
Bus Stop
Northbound Nordic Drive at Nordic Lane
Bus Stop
Southbound Nordic Drive at Nordic Lane
Bus Stop
Northbound Hwy 99 at Nordic Drive
Bus Stop
Eastbound Spring Creek at Tynebridge
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.3% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Whistler is 124/100 - which is equal to British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime D+

Whistler crime rates are 5,293 per 100k, which is 12% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
4,312 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
982 crimes per 100k C
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employment A+

The median income in Whistler is $108,973 - which is 26% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$108,973 A-
Unemployment Rate
4.0% B+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Whistler FireHall No. 3
Fire Station
Rexall
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Whistler Dental
Dentist
Town Plaza Medical Clinic
Clinic
Whistler Fire Department
Fire Station
Whistler Medical Aesthetics
Doctor
Whistler RCMP
Police
Rexall
Pharmacy
British Columbia Ambulance Service Station 224
Ambulance Station
Whistler Health Care Centre
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C+
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housing D

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

The Whistler graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
66% C+
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (4) F
La Passerelle
Spring Creek Community School
Whistler Waldorf School
High Schools (2) F
Whistler Waldorf School
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ratings A+

Whistler has an overall rating of 91% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Whistler has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • Whistler crime rates are 12% lower than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Whistler is equal to the British Columbia average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Alpha Lake Park
      Millar's Pond Park
      Bottomless Pond Park
      Taluswood Park
      Eva Lake Park
      Wayside Park
      Marmot Park
      Lakeside Park

      Entertainment

      abandoned camp site
      Rainbow Lodge historic cabins
      Cheak
      Wedge rafting
      Fitzsimmons Express Chairlift
      Garfunkels Night Club
      Whistler Museum & Archives
      The Plaza Galleries

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      BC Liquor Store
      Dusty's
      Roland’s Creekside Pub
      Coast Mountain Brewing
      Coast Mountain Brewing
      Fat Tony's Pizza
      Buffalo Bill's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Whistler? Of all people who commute, 9.3% take public transportation in Whistler.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      8% higher than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Whistler? The cost of living in Whistler is 124/100 - which is equal to British Columbia.
      Whistler
      124

      24% more expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Whistler? Whistler crime rates are 5,293, which are 12% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      5,293 per 100k people

      25% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      25% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Whistler? The median income in Whistler is $108,973 which is 26% higher than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $108,97332% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      83%30% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      38% lower than the CDN average

      D Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rexall
      Rexall
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      Whistler Medical Aesthetics

      D Housing

      What are Whistler home prices? Whistler 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
      62%

      9% lower than the CDN average

      A- Whistler Schools

      Does Whistler have good schools? The Whistler graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      39%

      55% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      66%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Whistler a good place to live? Whistler has an overall rating of 91% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      3 total surveys

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