117 8480 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC, MLS® R3032014

Welcome to 117 8480 Granville Avenue, a beautiful property located in the heart of Richmond, BC. As your trusted realtor, I'm excited to take you on a tour of this stunning home, highlighting its unique features and the wonderful community it's a part of.

Let's start with the schools. General Currie Elementary School is just a short 0.5 km away from this property, which has a rating of 6.3/10. Families love this area because of the excellent education system, providing a solid foundation for their children's future.

Just down the road, you'll find R C Palmer Secondary School, with a rating of No Rating, located 0.89 km from this property. And for those seeking an independent school option, St. Paul School is just 0.98 km away, boasting a rating of 10/10. City Vancouver Academy, a secondary independent school with No Rating, is also conveniently located 2.35 km from this address.

Now, let's talk about safety. According to Statistics Canada's 2020 report, this neighbourhood had 16,909 incidents of disturbance, resulting in a crime rate of 7,826.57, which is considered Average compared to other Canadian cities. However, it's worth noting that the year-by-year change in the total crime rate is -3.39%. As your realtor, I want to reassure you that the area is generally considered safe, with a Low rate of violent lawbreaking disorders, at 919.25.

In terms of crime types, the neighbourhood adjacent to MLS® R3032014 has an Average property crime rate, with a rating of 3,238.66. There were 6,997 incidents in 2020, with a year-by-year change in the property misconduct rate of -14.19%. Additionally, the neighbourhood has a High drug crime rate, with a rating of 2,081.96, and 4,498 incidents in 2020, showing a year-by-year change in the illegal substances offences ranking of 19.46%.

Getting around is easy, with the closest Bus station, Eastbound Granville Ave @ St. Albans Rd, just 0.08 km away from this listing with MLS® R3032014.

Now, let's talk about the community. This neighbourhood is home to a diverse group of residents, with 31.6% of people holding a university certificate/degree, which is Above Average compared to other BC neighbourhoods. On the other hand, 15.9% of the population in this area have no certificate or degree, which is Below Average.

In terms of income, the median household income near this dwelling is $53,984, which is Below Average in comparison to the British Columbia average. The median personal income is $25,421, which is Low compared to the BC average. However, 58.4% of households in this area have a mortgage, which is Average.

Unemployment rates in the area are low, standing at 5.7%, which is Below Average compared to other province neighbourhoods.

This property is located in the Brighouse South area of Richmond, where the population change between 2011 and 2016 was -0.7%, which is Below Average in comparison to the average growth rate of this region. The population density per square kilometre in this community is 16,227.3, which is High.

In terms of family dynamics, the average size of families in the area is 2.7, which is Below Average. However, 61.1% of families in this area have children, which is Above Average. The average age of the population is 45.9, which is High compared to other BC cities.

When it comes to real estate, the average value of dwellings in this neighbourhood is $418,782, which is Above Average compared to other areas in British Columbia. The average owner payments are Below Average, with $1,117 spent on average for the dwelling. Tenants, on the other hand, are paying $1,155 in this district, which is Above Average compared to other cities.

Lastly, 25.9% of the population in this district are renters, which is Average compared to other BC cities and areas.

In terms of language, 4.2% of the population in this area speak English and French, which is Below Average. However, 83.6% of the population speak only English, which is Below Average. 12.1% of the population speak neither English nor French, which is High.

When it comes to transportation, 21.1% of the population in this area use public transport, which is Above Average. 73% of the population use cars, which is Below Average. 2% of the population use bicycles, which is Above Average. 3% of