Livability Score

73
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) C-
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Sip Cafe Est. 2013
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Shanty Café
Coffee Shop
The Perky Owl
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Yarmouth County Museum and Archives
Museum
Firefighters' Museum of Nova Scotia
Museum
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Art Gallery
Cineplex Cinemas Yarmouth
Cinema
Harbour
Attraction
Food and Drink (8) F
Subway
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Mary Brown's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Alcohol
Heritage Brewing Co.
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (5) A+
Jones' Gym
Gym
YMCA Of Yarmouth
Gym
Super Nova Power Yoga
Gym
Defining Bodies Fitness
Gym
Notre Dame Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (8) A+
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Old World Bakery
Bakery
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Yarmouth Natural
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Atlantic Herring Co-op Ltd.
Seafood
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Yarmouth South Red & White
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Korean War Memorial Park
Park
Broad Brook Park
Park
Broad Brook Recreational Park
Park
Beacon Park
Park
East Gateway Park
Park
Mariners Centre Park
Park
Frost Park
Park
Gateway Park
Park
Killam Park
Park
Milton Clock Tower Park
Park
Goudrey Park
Park
Doug Melanson Park
Park
Coronation Park
Park
Yarmouth South Park
Park
Havelock Park
Park
Sprucewood Park
Park
Sealed Landers Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Shops (57) A+
Manser's Bike Shop
Bicycle
Needs
Convenience Store
Styles Unlimited
Hairdresser
Irving
Convenience Store
Coast to Coast
Discount Store
Mark's
Clothing
Telus
Electronics
Tanjay
Clothing
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Carleton Cards
Gift Shop
Eclipse
Clothing
Coles
Books
Shear Effects
Hairdresser
The Source
Electronics
Bell
Electronics
Bentley
Fashion
Eastlink
Electronics
Rogers
Electronics
Pseudio
Clothing
Northern Reflections
Clothing
Yarmouth Mall
Mall
Crescent
Fashion
Maurices
Clothing
Things Engraved
Fashion
Angel's Nails
Beauty
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Yarmouth.
Public Transit Stops (16)
Stops & Stations A+
Yarmouth Mall
Bus Stop
Mariners Centre
Bus Stop
Town Hall
Bus Stop
Alma Square
Bus Stop
Main/James
Bus Stop
Main/Forest
Bus Stop
Sara Corning Way
Bus Stop
Fred Emin Manor
Bus Stop
Coronation Park
Bus Stop
Havelock
Bus Stop
Main/Argyle
Bus Stop
NSCC
Bus Stop
Main/Church
Bus Stop
Hospital
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Yarmouth is 82/100 - which is 10% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Yarmouth crime rates are 11,890 per 100k, which is 182% higher than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
8,459 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
3,431 crimes per 100k F
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employment D-

The median income in Yarmouth is $68,814 - which is 4% lower than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$68,814 F
Unemployment Rate
6.8% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Yarmouth Fire Department
Fire Station
Lawtons
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
PharmaChoice
Pharmacy
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
H.T. LeBlanc Dental Inc.
Dentist
Tri-County Pregnancy Care Centre
Clinic
Forever Healthy Allergy Clinic
Clinic
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A+

Yarmouth home prices are $217,600 - which is 44% lower than Nova Scotia
Home Price
$217,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
26% A-
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Yarmouth graduation rate is 73% - which is 12% lower than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
73% D-
Elementary Schools (3) F
Yarmouth Elementary School
Meadowfields Community School
Maple Grove Education Centre
High Schools (1) F
Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School
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ratings F

Yarmouth has an overall rating of 49% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes F
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Yarmouth, NS Area Guide

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Yarmouth Area Facts

  • Yarmouth has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Yarmouth crime rates are 182% higher than the Nova Scotia average
  • Cost of living in Yarmouth is 10% lower than the Nova Scotia average

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What a dump 1 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 06, 2024) No jobs in the restaurant industry that pay more than 17 bucks and hour. Potholes everywhere. Try to get a doctor?. A virtual culinary wasteland. Tradespeople, almost impossible to secure . Rue the day I moved here. Nothing more than a bathroom break stop, on your way to the nice ...Read More part of NS. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Yarmouth? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Korean War Memorial Park
      Broad Brook Park
      Broad Brook Recreational Park
      Beacon Park
      East Gateway Park
      Mariners Centre Park
      Frost Park
      Gateway Park

      Entertainment

      Yarmouth County Museum and Archives
      Firefighters' Museum of Nova Scotia
      Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
      Cineplex Cinemas Yarmouth
      Harbour

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      A&W
      Mary Brown's
      Burger King
      DQ Grill & Chill
      Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
      Heritage Brewing Co.
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Yarmouth? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Yarmouth.
      Drive to Work
      35%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Yarmouth? The cost of living in Yarmouth is 82/100 - which is 10% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Yarmouth
      82

      18% 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 Yarmouth? Yarmouth crime rates are 11,890, which are 182% higher than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      11,890 per 100k people

      182% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 9

      182% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Yarmouth? The median income in Yarmouth is $68,814 which is 4% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $68,81417% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      55%14% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      5% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Yarmouth Regional Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Lawtons
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave
      PharmaChoice

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Yarmouth home prices? Yarmouth home prices are $217,600 - which is 44% lower than Nova Scotia
      Median home value
      $217,60067% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      $76364% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      85%

      26% higher than the CDN average

      F Yarmouth Schools

      Does Yarmouth have good schools? The Yarmouth graduation rate is 73% - which is 12% lower than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      73%

      13% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      13%

      46% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      F User Ratings

      Is Yarmouth a good place to live? Yarmouth has an overall rating of 49% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      49%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      49%

      3 total surveys

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