8463 Oak St, Vancouver, BC, MLS^® R3043191

As we walk through the community, I'd like to highlight the excellent educational options available to you and your family. David Lloyd George Elementary School, rated 6.2/10, is just a short 0.43 km from this beautiful home. The property with listing MLS^® R3043191 is also serviced by Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School, which is 1.25 km away. For those seeking an independent school experience, St. Anthony of Padua is a close 0.74 km, boasting a rating of 8.7/10. Royal Canadian College, an independent secondary school, is also nearby, with a rating of No Rating, and located 0.88 km from this home.

Let's talk about the crime rates in the area. According to the latest data from Statistics Canada (2020), there were 52,217 disturbances in this neighborhood. With a crime rate of 7,470.82 per 100,000 population, this area is considered Average compared to other Canadian cities. Year-over-year, the crime rate has decreased by 14.94%. When it comes to specific types of crimes, drug crime rates are Average, with a rating of 229.49, and a total of 1,604 incidents in 2020. The yearly change in illegal substances offences is a modest 1.58%. Property crimes are a concern, with a rating of 5,020.27, and a total of 35,089 incidents in 2020. However, the yearly change in property misconduct rates is a positive -20.80%. Lastly, violent crimes are below average, with a rating of 1,311.69, and a total of 9,168 incidents in 2020.

For commuters, the closest bus station is Northbound Oak St @ W 70 Ave, just 0.1 km away from this listing with MLS^® R3043191. This convenient location makes it easy to get around the city.

Let's dive into the demographics of the area. Education is a strong suit, with 39.1% of residents holding a university certificate or degree, which is High compared to other BC neighborhoods. In contrast, only 11.3% of the population in this area have no certificate or degree, which is Low compared to the average in BC.

The median household income in this area is $67,123, which is Average compared to the British Columbia average. Median personal income is $25,152, which is Low compared to the BC average. Household mortgage rates are also Low, at 41%, indicating that many residents own their homes.

Unemployment rates in the area are Average, at 7.3%, which is comparable to other provinces.

This neighborhood, located in the Marpole area, has seen a Below Average population growth rate of -2.7% between 2011 and 2016. However, the population density is high, at 5,121.5 people per square kilometer.

The average family size in this area is 3, which is Above Average. Families with children make up 72.7% of the population, indicating a strong sense of community and family values. In contrast, married or living common law individuals make up 54.4% of the population, which is Below Average.

The average age of the population in this area is 42, which is Average compared to other BC cities.

The average value of dwellings in this neighborhood is $2,028,076, which is High compared to other areas in British Columbia.

Owner payments are High in this area, with an average of $1,702 per dwelling. Tenants are paying $1,314, which is Above Average compared to other cities.

33.6% of the population in this area are renters, which is Above Average compared to other BC cities. Interestingly, language is a mix, with 6.2% of the population speaking neither English nor French, which is High compared to other BC cities.

A significant 26.7% of the population in this area uses public transportation, which is High. In contrast, 66.1% of residents use cars, which is Low. 1.8% of the population cycles, which is Above Average, and 5.1% walk, which