1609 8033 Saba Rd, Richmond, BC, MLS® R3008887

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Welcome to 1609 8033 Saba Road, a beautiful property located in Richmond, BC, with MLS listing number R3008887. As we walk through this fantastic community, I want to highlight the exceptional schools that make this area a great choice for families.

Firstly, let's talk about the schools. This property is serviced by William Cook Elementary School, which is approximately 0.67 km away. William Cook Elementary has a rating of 5.7/10, making it a great option for families who value education. In addition, A.R. MacNeill Secondary School is also nearby, with a rating of No Rating. For those seeking an independent education, Pythagoras Academy is the closest elementary school, located 1.47 km from this home, with a rating of No Rating. The closest secondary independent school is City Vancouver Academy, located 1.69 km from this home, also with a rating of No Rating.

Now, let's talk about safety. According to the latest crime data from Statistics Canada (2020), this neighborhood has a total of 16,909 disturbances, resulting in an overall crime rate of 7,826.57 per 100,000 population. Compared to other Canadian cities, this rate is Average. It's heartening to note that the year-by-year change in the total crime rate is -3.39%, indicating a decrease in crime over time.

In terms of specific crime rates, the area surrounding MLS listing R3008887 has a high rate of drug-related offenses, with a rating of 2,081.96. This is reflected in the 4,498 instances of illegal substances lawbreaking in 2020. However, it's worth noting that the year-by-year change in the illegal substances offenses ranking is 19.46%, indicating a slight increase.

On the other hand, property crimes in this neighborhood are Average, with a rating of 3,238.66. There were 6,997 instances of property misconduct in 2020, resulting in a year-by-year change in the property misconduct rate of -14.19%.

In terms of violent crime, this area has a Low rate, with 919.25 incidents per 100,000 population. This is compared to other BC municipalities, where the rate is Average. The year-by-year change in the violent crime rate is 0.06%, indicating a minimal change.

For those who rely on public transportation, the closest bus station is Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Bay 6, located 0.07 km away from this listing with MLS number R3008887.

Now, let's talk about demographics. This neighborhood has a high percentage of residents with a university certificate or degree, with 33.7% of the population holding this level of education. This is High compared to other BC neighborhoods. On the other hand, 14.3% of the population in this area have no certificate or degree, which is Below Average compared to the average in BC.

In terms of income, the median household income near this dwelling is $34,880, which is Low compared to the British Columbia average. The median personal income in this area is also Low, at $17,510. However, the percentage of households with a mortgage in this area is 51.3%, which is Below Average.

Unemployment rates in this area are also noteworthy, with a rate of 5.9%, which is Below Average compared to other province neighborhoods.

This area has experienced a population change of -1% between 2011 and 2016, which is Below Average compared to the average growth rate of this region.

In terms of population density, this area has a high population density of 12,603.7 people per square kilometer. This is High compared to other areas.

The average size of families in this area is 2.6, which is Low compared to the whole region. However, the percentage of families with children in this area is 58.4%, which is Average. The percentage of married or living common law couples is 51.6%, which is Below Average.

The average age of the population in this area is 43.6, which is Above Average compared to other BC cities.

In terms of real estate, the average value of dwellings in this neighborhood is $482,048, which is Above Average compared to other areas in British Columbia. The average owner payments are Below Average in this area, with owners spending an average of $1,119 for their dwellings. Tenants in this area are paying an average of $1,275, which is Above Average compared to other cities.

Lastly, 42.5% of the population in this area are renters, which is Above Average compared to other BC cities and areas. The percentage