4961 Horstman Lane, Whistler, BC, MLS® R2951773

Welcome to the picturesque Benchlands neighborhood, located in beautiful Whistler, BC. As we walk through this charming community, you'll discover why 4961 Horstman Lane is the perfect place to call home.

Education is a top priority in this area. The closest Elementary independent school to this home is the esteemed Whistler Waldorf School, with a rating of No Rating and located 1.73 km from this home. For Secondary education, Whistler Waldorf School is also the closest option, with a rating of No Rating and situated 1.73 km away.

Safety is a concern for many families, and I'm happy to report that this neighborhood has a relatively low crime rate. According to the 2020 crime statistics from Statistics Canada, there were 1,043 incidents in this area, resulting in an overall crime rate of 7,477.77 per 100,000 population. This is considered Average compared to other Canadian cities. Notably, the crime rate has decreased by 29.29% year-over-year.

Let's take a closer look at the types of crimes in the area. The drug crime rate is Above Average, with a rating of 286.78 and 40 incidents in 2020. However, this number has decreased by 57.39% year-over-year. Property crimes are Average, with a rating of 3,039.86 and 424 incidents in 2020. This number has also decreased by 30.52% year-over-year. Violent crimes are Below Average, with a rating of 1,197.30 and 167 incidents in 2020. This number has decreased by 16.81% year-over-year.

Getting around Whistler is a breeze, thanks to the convenient location of this home. The closest Bus station is Painted Cliff at Blackcomb (SB), located just 0.16 km away, making it easy to commute to work or school.

Demographics play a significant role in shaping the character of a community. In this neighborhood, 36.8% of the population holds a university certificate or degree, which is High compared to other BC neighborhoods. Conversely, 4.3% of the population has no certificate or degree, which is Low compared to the average in BC.

Let's take a look at the economic landscape of this area. The median household income is $79,752, which is Above Average compared to the British Columbia average. The median personal income is $35,491, which is Average compared to the BC average. Notably, 66.8% of households in this census subdivision have a mortgage, which is Above Average.

Unemployment rates are also an important consideration. In this area, the unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is Low compared to other province neighborhoods.

Population growth and density are also worth noting. Between 2011 and 2016, the population change in this neighborhood was 20.7%, which is High compared to average growth rates in the region. The population density per square kilometer is 49.3, which is Below Average.

Family dynamics are an essential aspect of any community. In this area, the average size of families is 2.7, which is Below Average compared to the whole region. Additionally, 47.1% of families in this neighborhood have children, which is Below Average. Married or living common-law couples make up 53% of the population, which is also Below Average.

Age demographics are also worth considering. The average age of the population in this area is 36.3, which is Low compared to other BC cities.

Real estate values are a significant factor in the desirability of a neighborhood. In this area, the average value of dwellings is $963,197, which is High compared to other areas in British Columbia.

Owner and tenant payments are also worth noting. The average owner payments in this area are High, with owners spending $1,869 on their dwellings. Tenants, on the other hand, pay an average of $1,656, which is also High compared to other cities.

Renters and owners make up a significant portion of the population in this area. 39.3% of the population in this neighborhood are renters, which is Above Average compared to other BC cities and areas.

Language demographics are also an important consideration. In this area, 16.3% of the population speaks English and French, which is Above Average. However, 83.3% of the population speaks only English, which is Below Average. Meanwhile, 0.1% of the population speaks only French, which is Low. Additionally, 0.3% of the population speaks neither English nor French, which is