City Centre is a charming neighbourhood in Simcoe County. The neighbourhood is a sight of architectural magnificence and heritage buildings. The area was first established during the War of 1812 as a supply depot for British forces.
It features affluent housing, top-notch road connectivity and all the modern amenities required for a comfortable lifestyle. Additionally, it is home to a growing technology industry. Overall, City Centre's real estate market is stable and thriving.
The City Centre neighbourhood has a livability score of 68 out of 100, considered average. It is equipped with high-end modern amenities rated as A+. The neighbourhood is home to a number of reputed schools that ensure diverse curricula and well-structured education. The cost of living is low and fairly suits all income groups. Unemployment is on the higher end and is considered a significant issue.
The following table will help you get a better insight into a few of the many important aspects that make up the liveability score of the area:
| Amenities |
A+ |
| Livability |
68 |
| Cost of Living |
A- |
| Employment |
C- |
| Housing |
B- |
| Schools |
C |
| Crime |
D+ |
The crime rate in City Centre is relatively high. However, it is steadily decreasing year after year by an 18% rate. Every 1 person in 23 living in City Centre has a chance of becoming a victim of crime.
The crime rates here are 3% higher than the national average, as evidenced by the statistics mentioned in the table below:
| Index |
City Centre (/100k people) |
Ontario (/100k people) |
National (/100k people) |
| Total Crime |
4352 |
3086 |
4223 |
| Violent Crime |
1117 |
792 |
1042 |
| Property Crime |
3235 |
2294 |
3181 |
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