Armitage
On the whole, Newmarket is a great place to live and is considered a safe environment. For the neighbourhood of Armitage, it is scored as having a 5% lower crime rate compared to other areas in the city. It has an A+ rating with a 49% less crime rate compared to the national average. The crime rate has remained stable throughout the years. What makes this neighbourhood even more impressive is that it is rated as being the #1 ranked neighbourhood in Newmarket. It is an area that provides excellent educational opportunities with statistics showing that the school test scores are 14% higher than the Canadian average.
Leslie Valley
This neighbourhood ranks as no. 2 for living in Newmarket. It has an overall 78 livability rate. The crime rate is a little higher in this neighbourhood compared to some of the others in Newmarket, but not by much and it enjoys 43% less crime compared to the national average. It is also receiving an A+ for amenities and schools. For those with children in the school system, they will be pleased to know that the school test scores for schools in this neighbourhood are 23% higher than the Canadian average.
Summerhill Estates
This is one of the best neighbourhoods to reside in Newmarket. The selection of homes consists of those that were built in the 2900s. and are detached, semi’s and townhomes. The lower the crime rate the better when it comes to choosing a neighbourhood to live in. For Summerhill Estates the data shows that this neighbourhood has a 7% lower rate for crime compared to other neighbourhoods within this region. Even better is the 50% rate of crime that is less than the national average.
Woodland Hill
This neighbourhood receives an A+ for its safety level when it comes to crime. What else is rated with an A+ is the amenities and the employment A+. A lot of the students that live in this neighbourhood have gone on to get a Bachelor’s Degree. The stats show that this is 32% higher than the Canadian average. The chances of being a victim of crime within this neighbourhood is 49% below the Canadian and National average.
Huron Heights
This is a neighbourhood that has a slightly higher crime rate compared to other neighbourhoods in Newmarket but t is still considered a safe environment. When compared to the national average it is 39% lower. This is a neighbourhood that resides in the North-East sector of Newmarket. It is considered to be an affordable entry-level neighbourhood that suits all sizes of families as well as new couples just starting out and seniors.
Bristol-London
This is a family orientated neighbourhood that is comprised of a good selection of homes with many of them being detached models. It is considered to be an entry level residential area. When it comes to ratings it gets an A+ for amenities, and employment as well as safety. Although it is an area that experiences a little more crime compared to other neighbourhoods within Newmarket. Yet it is still 42% below the national crime rate. When it comes to the cost of living stats this area falls 3% below the average. It is a great place for all age groups to be able to enjoy a safe and enjoyable lifestyle.
Central Newmarket
For those looking for a safe living environment and one that gets an A for schools then this neighbourhood qualifies. It possesses a higher crime rate than some of the other neighbourhoods but is still at 33% below the national crime rate. It ranks as #8 in best neighbourhoods in Newmarket overall. When it comes to amenities it scores an A+. School test scores accumulated for this neighbourhood are 21% higher than the Canadian average. There is no shortage of amenities and living in this region should not hold any disappointments.
Stonehaven-Wyndham
This is a fairly new neighbourhood in Newmarket that is enjoying the growth in new homes and condos. What makes it an appealing area to raise a family in is the 32% lower rate in crime for the Newmarket average. It also has a 64% lower crime rate compared to the national average. There is true value in the homes here with stats showing that they are 49% higher than the Ontario average. Residents here can enjoy an A+ rating for both amenities and employment.
Glenway Estates
This is a great neighbourhood for those wanting to raise a family in a safe environment and one that offers many opportunities and conveniences for all family members. Some of the landmarks it possesses in the Upper Canada Mall, and the Newmarket Courthouse. Although overall Newmarket is a safe city this neighbourhood has a 22% lower crime rate compared to all the other neighbourhoods in the city. It has a 46% lower crime rate for overall Ontario. The chance of being a victim of a crime as a resident or visitor here is 58% lower than the Canadian average.
Downtown Newmarket
For those thinking about moving to downtown Newmarket, they can take comfort in knowing that it has an A+ rating for safety when it comes to crime. It has a 31% lower average for crime compared to the rest of Ontario. It is ranked as the 32nd best city in Ontario and 124th for Canada. It is considered to be an affluent city with the average household income being 27% higher than Ontario. Home values are also 11% higher compared to other regions in Ontario. This is a busy city but one that still has some old country charm to it. It is an area that many parents have chosen to raise their family in not only because of the safety factors but because of all the opportunities it provides. It is also close to downtown Toronto which makes it even more convenient.
