CivicScore

Quality of life analysis

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CivicScore analyzes the quality of life at every address in Montreal by combining multiple public data sources. Like a doctor examining vital signs, we evaluate 5 essential aspects of your neighborhood to help you choose where to live.

The problem

Stressful and time-consuming home search

Information scattered across multiple sites

Often subjective or anecdotal data

Difficulty objectively evaluating a neighborhood

5 dimensions analyzed

Safety (30%)

Criminal incidents within 1 km radius over 12 months. Violent crimes, break-ins, thefts weighted by severity.

Tranquility (20%)

Citizen complaints (311) related to noise, nuisances, cleanliness and unsanitary conditions within 500m-1km over 6 months.

Air quality (15%)

Air Quality Index (AQI), fine particles (PM2.5) and ozone (O3) via RSQA stations over 30 days.

Green spaces (15%)

Total park area accessible on foot within 1 km radius (10-15 minute walk).

Transportation (20%)

STM metro access, downtown proximity, transport infrastructure and urban service density.

Data sources

Montreal Police: Criminal incident reports

City of Montreal: Citizen complaints (311 line)

RSQA: Air quality measurement stations

Urban planning: Parks and green spaces maps

STM: Metro stations and bus stops

How to interpret scores

70-75

Exceptional

Top 5% - Very peaceful suburbs with excellent services

60-69

Very good

Above Montreal average

50-59

Good

Typical dynamic urban neighborhoods

40-49

Average

Dense downtown with normal urban trade-offs

< 40

Significant challenges

Areas requiring thorough research

Note

Maximum observed in Montreal: 72.6 (Pointe-Claire). Montreal average: 59.6. A score of 60+ means you're above the island average.

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