22953 8th Ave, Langley, BC, MLS^® R3046398

Welcome to 22953 8th Avenue, a beautiful property in Langley, BC, listed with MLS^® R3046398. I'm your trusted realtor, here to guide you through this stunning home and its desirable community.

As you step into this wonderful neighborhood, you'll discover that it's serviced by the highly-rated Wix-Brown Elementary School, just 3.79 km away. With a rating of 4.3/10, this school is a great choice for families, and its proximity to your new home makes it an easy commute.

If you're looking for a more advanced educational setting, St. Catherines School, an independent elementary school with a remarkable rating of 9.4/10, is just 7.29 km away. For secondary education, Langley Christian Middle High School, rated 7.4/10, is 7.96 km from your doorstep.

Now, let's talk about safety. The crime data from Statistics Canada, up to 2020, shows that this neighborhood has an average rate of 7,580.38 incidents per 100,000 population, which is typical for urban areas. However, the year-over-year change in the total crime rate is a positive -11.06%. This indicates a decrease in crime over time, making this neighborhood an attractive choice for those seeking a safe and secure living environment.

In terms of the types of crimes, the drug crime rate is average, with a rating of 243.37 incidents per 100,000 population. There were 326 illegal substances lawbreaking disturbances in 2020, with a year-over-year change of -2.38%. Property crimes in the neighborhood are above average, with a rating of 4,065.67 incidents per 100,000 population. However, the year-over-year change in the property misconduct rate is a notable -19.88%.

Moving on to violent crimes, there were 1,456 incidents in 2020, with a rate of 1,086.96 incidents per 100,000 population, which is below average compared to other BC municipalities. The year-over-year change in the violent crime rate is -6.24%, indicating a decrease in violent crimes over time.

Now, let's discuss the transportation options in this area. The closest bus station is Northbound 200 St @ 20 Ave, which is 6.4 km away. This provides easy access to public transportation, making it convenient for those who rely on buses.

Demographics-wise, this neighborhood is home to a diverse population. According to the data, 10.5% of people in this neighborhood have a university certificate or degree, which is below average compared to other BC neighborhoods. However, 20% of the population has no certificate or degree, which is average compared to the average in BC.

In terms of income, the median household income in this neighborhood is $81,568, which is above average compared to the British Columbia average. The median personal income is $34,603, which is average compared to the BC average. Notably, 55.3% of households in this neighborhood have a mortgage, which is below average.

Unemployment rates in this area are low, at 4.4%, which is lower compared to other province neighborhoods. This indicates a strong and stable economy in this region.

This neighborhood has seen a below-average population growth between 2011 and 2016, at -1.3%. The population density per square kilometer is 81.2, which is below average. Average family size in this area is 2.8, which is below average. However, 49.2% of families in this neighborhood have children, which is below average. Notably, 62.3% of the population is married or living common law, which is above average.

The average age of the population in this area is 45, which is above average compared to other BC cities. Average dwelling values in this neighborhood are $994,861, which is high compared to other areas in British Columbia. Owner payments are above average, with an average of $1,474 per month. Tenants are paying $1,258 per month, which is also above average.

Finally, 28.3% of the population in this neighborhood are renters, which is above average compared to other BC cities and areas. English and French speakers make up 4.3% of the population, which is below average. However, 94.4% of the population speaks only English, which is above average. Neither English nor French speakers make up 1.4% of the population, which is average.

Transportation-wise, 2.2% of the population uses public transport, which is low. However, 91.5% of the population uses cars, which is above average. 0% of the population uses