102 740 Hamilton St, New Westminster, BC, MLS® R3005596

As we step into this beautiful neighborhood, you'll notice a variety of excellent schools nearby. Lord Kelvin Elementary School, rated 5.2/10, is just a 0.43 km stroll from our property with the listing MLS® R3005596. Families love this area because of its close proximity to quality education. In fact, Our Lady of Mercy School, an independent elementary school with a perfect 10/10 rating, is just 0.77 km away.

For secondary education, Vancouver International College, with no rating available, is conveniently located 0.34 km from our home at 102 740 Hamilton Street. As a parent, you'll appreciate the ease of access to these educational institutions.

Safety is a top priority in this community. According to the freshest crime data from Statistics Canada (2020), there were 5,584 incidents in the neighborhood around our property. The overall crime rate near 102 740 Hamilton Street, New Westminster, BC, is 6,761.11, which is Average compared to other Canadian cities. In fact, the year-over-year change in the total crime rate is a remarkable -10.42%.

When it comes to specific types of crime, the neighborhood surrounding our property at 102 740 Hamilton Street is relatively safe. The drug crime rate is Below Average, with a rating of 134.4 and 111 incidents in 2020. The year-over-year change in the drug crime rate is -5.34%. Property crimes in the area are Average, with a rating of 3,807.97 and 3,145 incidents in 2020. The year-over-year change in the property crime rate is -11.79%.

Violent crime rates are also relatively low in this community. There were 1,143 violent incidents in 2020, resulting in an Average rate of 1,383.94 compared to other BC municipalities. The year-over-year change in the violent crime rate is -5.91%.

Getting around is easy in this neighborhood. The closest bus station, Northbound 8th St @ 7th Ave, is just 0.05 km away from our property with the listing MLS® R3005596.

Let's talk about demographics. In this vibrant community, 27% of residents hold a university certificate or degree, which is Above Average compared to other BC neighborhoods. On the other hand, 14.9% of the population has no certificate or degree, which is Below Average compared to the average in BC.

When it comes to income, the median household income in this neighborhood is $47,232, which is Low compared to the BC average. The median personal income is $30,640, also Below Average compared to the BC average. Additionally, 48.1% of households in this census subdivision have a mortgage, which is Below Average.

Unemployment rates are relatively low in this area. At 6.9%, the unemployment rate is Below Average compared to other province neighborhoods.

This community is growing rapidly. Between 2011 and 2016, the population change in the Uptown NW area was 7.5%, which is Above Average compared to average growth rates in this region.

Population density is relatively high in this area. With 8,943.5 people per square kilometer, this community is quite densely populated.

Family dynamics are an important aspect of this community. The average family size in this area is 2.5, which is Low compared to the whole region. Additionally, 48% of families have children, which is Below Average, and 47.6% of married or living common-law couples reside in this area, which is also Low.

When it comes to real estate, the average value of dwellings in this neighborhood is $444,053, which is Above Average compared to other areas in British Columbia. Average owner payments are Below Average, with owners spending an average of $1,103 per month. Tenants pay an average of $953 per month, which is Average compared to other cities.

Renters make up a significant portion of this community. With 48% of the population renting, this is High compared to other BC cities and areas.

Language diversity is also an important aspect of this community. The percentage of English and French speakers is 6.9%, which is Average, while 89.1% of residents speak only English, which is also Average. On the