2 1706 W 68th Ave, Vancouver, BC, MLS® R2926948

As we walk through the community, you'll notice the beautiful homes and tree-lined streets. This charming neighborhood is serviced by Dr. R. E. McKechnie Elementary School, which is just a short 0.96 km away. The school has a rating of No Rating, and I'm sure the parents in this area appreciate the proximity to quality education.

Just down the road, you'll find another great option for families: Vancouver Montessori School. This Elementary independent school has a No Rating, but it's definitely worth exploring. Located just 0.3 km from this home, it's a convenient choice for families who value a Montessori education.

For Secondary education, Royal Canadian College is the closest option, with a No Rating and located 1.98 km from this home. Both schools offer excellent educational opportunities for students in this community.

Now, let's talk about the safety of this neighborhood. According to the latest crime data from Statistics Canada (2020), there were 52,217 disturbances in this area, with an overall crime rate of 7,470.82 – a rate considered Average compared to other Canadian cities. While there's always room for improvement, this neighborhood is generally considered safe, with a -14.94% year-over-year change in the total crime rate.

• Drug crime rate: Average (229.49), with 1,604 illegal substances lawbreaking disturbances in 2020, and a 1.58% year-over-year change.
• Property crimes: Above Average (5,020.27), with 35,089 incidents in 2020, and a -20.80% year-over-year change.
• Violent crime rate: Below Average (1,311.69), with 9,168 violent lawbreaking disorders in 2020, and a 3.53% year-over-year change.

Now, let's explore the demographics of this community. According to the latest census data, 45.7% of the population has a university certificate or degree, which is High compared to other BC neighborhoods. On the other hand, 9.2% of the population has no certificate or degree, which is Low compared to the average in BC.

The median household income in this neighborhood is $73,280, which is Average compared to the British Columbia average. Meanwhile, the median personal income is $31,472, which is Below Average compared to the BC average. Interestingly, 47% of households in this area have a mortgage, which is Low.

Unemployment rates in this area are Average, at 7.2%. This is compared to other province neighborhoods.

This neighborhood has experienced above-average growth, with a 7.5% population change between 2011 and 2016. The population density per square kilometre is 2,070.1, which is Above Average.

The average family size in this area is 2.9, which is Average. However, 68.1% of families in this area have children, which is Above Average. The percentage of married or living common law couples is 57.3%, which is Average.

The average age of the population in this area is 42.1, which is Average. The average value of dwellings in this neighborhood is $2,249,469, which is High compared to other areas in British Columbia.

For those interested in purchasing a home, average owner payments are High in this area, at $1,935 per month. Renters, on the other hand, are paying $1,302 per month, which is Above Average compared to other cities.

Language-wise, 7.3% of the population speaks English and French, which is Average. 85.6% of the population speaks only English, which is Below Average. On the other hand, 7.1% of the population speaks neither English nor French, which is High compared to other BC cities.

Finally, transportation-wise, 27.2% of the population in this area uses public transport, which is High. 65.1% of the population uses cars, which is Low. 2.7% of the population uses bicycles, which is Above Average. 4.5% of the population walks, which is Average.

Welcome to 2 1706 W 68th Avenue