12 12928 17 Ave, Surrey, BC, Surrey, BC, V4A 1T5, MLS® R3047522

Welcome to Ocean Park Village, a beautiful community in Surrey, BC, where you'll find the perfect blend of small-town charm and urban convenience. I'm your trusted realtor, and I'm excited to share with you the details of this stunning home located at 12 12928 17 Avenue, Surrey, BC, Surrey, BC, V4A 1T5, listed as MLS® R3047522.

As we walk through this vibrant neighborhood, you'll notice that families with children are well-served by the nearby Ocean Cliff Elementary School, which boasts a rating of 7.6/10. This school is just a short 1.06 km from our home for sale, making it an ideal choice for families. You'll also find Elgin Park Secondary School nearby, located 1.85 km from the property, with a rating of No Rating.

In addition to these excellent schools, our neighborhood is also close to Eaton Arrowsmith School White Rock, an independent school with No Rating, located 4.42 km from the property. This school offers a unique learning experience for students, and its proximity to our home makes it an attractive option for families.

Now, let's talk about the safety of our neighborhood. According to the latest crime statistics from Statistics Canada (2020), our area has an overall crime rate of 7,512.73, which is Average compared to other Canadian cities. There were 44,976 violation disturbances in this neighborhood, which is a testament to the community's focus on keeping our streets safe.

In terms of crime types, our neighborhood has an Above Average rate of drug-related offenses, with a rating of 390.7. However, the year-over-year change in this rating is 16.32%, indicating a slight increase in this area. On the other hand, property crimes in our neighborhood are Average, with a rating of 3,746.17. The year-over-year change in this rating is -16.98%, showing a decrease in property-related offenses.

Violent crime rates in our area are Below Average, with a rating of 1,310.25. This is a welcome statistic, indicating a low level of violent crime in our neighborhood. The year-over-year change in this rating is -11.37%, showing a decrease in violent crime.

Now, let's talk about the demographics of our neighborhood. With 36.2% of the population holding a university certificate or degree, our area is considered High compared to other BC neighborhoods. On the other hand, 11.3% of the population in our area has no certificate or degree, which is Low compared to the average in BC.

In terms of income, the median household income in our area is $96,329, which is High compared to the British Columbia average. The median personal income is $37,998, which is Above Average compared to the BC average. Interestingly, 46.3% of households in our area have a mortgage, which is Low compared to other neighborhoods.

Unemployment rates in our area are 6.9%, which is Below Average compared to other provinces. This is excellent news for our community, indicating a strong economy and low unemployment.

Our neighborhood is also growing, with a population change between 2011 and 2016 of -3.5%. This is Low compared to the average growth rate of this region. The population density per square kilometer in our area is 1,585.1, which is Average.

In terms of family dynamics, the average size of families in our area is 3, which is Above Average compared to the whole region. 59.3% of families in our area have children, which is Average. 66.4% of households are married or living common law, which is Above Average.

The average age of the population in our area is 45.8, which is High compared to other BC cities. The average value of dwellings in our area is $1,524,301, which is High compared to other areas in British Columbia.

As for housing costs, the average owner payments in our area are High, with owners paying $1,858 on average. Tenants are paying $1,977 in this district, which is also High compared to other cities.

Finally, 8.5% of the population in our area are renters, which is Low compared to other BC cities and areas. 9.1% of the population in our area speak both English and French, which is Average. 85.3% of the population speak only English, which is Below Average. 5.4% of the population in our area speak neither English nor French, which is High compared to other BC cities.

In terms of transportation, 88.5% of the population in our area use cars, which is Above Average. 5.7% of the population use public transport