2 339 Keary St, New Westminster, BC, MLS^® R3061789

Welcome to the vibrant neighborhood of Sapperton, where you'll find the charming home at 2 339 Keary Street, listed as MLS^® R3061789. As we walk through this lovely community, I'll share with you the highlights that make it an ideal place to call home.

First, let's talk about schools. Richard McBride Elementary School is just a short 0.31 km from this home, and with a rating of 6.1/10, it's a great option for families. Just down the road, you'll also find St. Michael's School, an independent elementary school with a rating of 9.9/10, located 1.15 km from this home. For secondary education, Carver Christian High School is the closest independent school, with a rating of no rating, located 1.23 km from this home.

As we discuss crime rates, it's reassuring to know that the neighborhood around 2 339 Keary Street has an average crime rate compared to other Canadian cities. According to the latest data from Statistics Canada (2020), there were 5,584 disturbances in this neighborhood, with a crime rate of 6,761.11 incidents per 100,000 population. This is slightly above the national average, but the overall rate has decreased by 10.42% over the years.

In terms of drug-related crimes, the area is considered below average, with a rating of 134.4 and 111 incidents in 2020. The year-over-year change in the ranking is -5.34%, indicating a positive trend.

Now, let's talk about property crimes, which are considered average in the neighborhood. The property misconduct rating is 3,807.97, with 3,145 incidents in 2020. The year-over-year change in the rate is -11.79%, a decrease in property-related incidents.

Violent crimes, on the other hand, are considered average in the area, with 1,143 incidents in 2020. The rate is 1,383.94 per 100,000 population, and the year-over-year change is -5.91%.

As we explore the neighborhood, you'll find that it's conveniently located near public transportation. The closest bus station, Eastbound Hospital St @ E Columbia St, is just 0.12 km away from this home.

Now, let's dive into the demographics of the area. According to the latest census data, 27.9% of the population in this neighborhood has a university certificate or degree, which is above average compared to other BC neighborhoods. On the other hand, 9.9% of the population has no certificate or degree, which is lower than the average in BC.

In terms of income, the median household income in this area is $67,104, which is average compared to other BC neighborhoods. However, the median personal income is $36,982, which is above average.

The unemployment rate in the area is 6.4%, which is below average compared to other province neighborhoods.

As we explore the community, you'll notice that the population change between 2011 and 2016 was 4.4%, which is above average compared to this region. The population density per square kilometer is 2,380.9, which is also above average.

In terms of family dynamics, the average size of families in this area is 2.8, which is below average compared to the whole region. However, 61.3% of families in this area have children, which is above average.

The average age of the population in this area is 39.8, which is also below average compared to other BC cities.

In terms of housing, the average value of dwellings in this neighborhood is $718,636, which is high compared to other areas in BC.

As for the property itself, the average owner payments are high, with $1,635 spent on average for the dwelling. Tenants, on the other hand, pay an average of $1,013, which is average compared to other cities.

Finally, 44.7% of the population in this area are renters, which is above average compared to other BC cities.

In terms of language, 7.8% of the population in this area speak both English and French, which is average. 90.5% of the population speak only English, and 0.1% speak only French, which is low. 1.6% of the population speak neither English nor French, which is above average.

As for transportation, 35.9% of the population in this area use public transportation, which is high. 53.8% use cars, which is low. 0.8% use bicycles, which is below average. 8.4% of the population walk, which is above average