506 3438 Vanness Ave, Vancouver, BC, MLS® R2951760

Welcome to 506 3438 Vanness Avenue, a beautiful property nestled in the heart of Vancouver, BC. As we walk through this charming community, I'm excited to share with you the numerous amenities and benefits that make this area a wonderful place to call home.

First, let's talk about education. The property is serviced by Graham Bruce Community Elementary School, which is just a 0.63 km walk away. This school has a rating of No Rating, but families love the area because of its strong sense of community and excellent educational opportunities. Just down the road, you'll also find Windermere Community Secondary School, which is a 1.15 km walk away.

But that's not all - the closest independent elementary school to this property is St. Mary's School, with a stellar rating of 9.4/10. It's just 0.16 km from the home, making it an ideal option for families. And for secondary education, Vancouver Formosa Academy is a 1.16 km walk away, offering independent secondary education to students.

Now, let's talk about safety. According to the latest crime data from Statistics Canada (2020), this neighbourhood has an overall crime rate of 7,470.82, which is Average compared to other Canadian cities. While there were 52,217 disturbances in the area, the year-to-year change in the total crime rate is a promising -14.94%. This is a testament to the community's commitment to safety and security.

Regarding specific types of crime, the drug crime rate is Average, with a rating of 229.49. There were 1,604 illegal substances lawbreaking disturbances in the area, but the year-to-year change in the illegal substances offences ranking is a mere 1.58%. Property crimes are a bit more concerning, with a rating of 5,020.27 - Above Average compared to other neighbourhoods. However, the year-to-year change in the property misconduct rate is a positive -20.80%.

When it comes to violent crime, the rate is a reassuring 1,311.69, which is Below Average compared to other BC municipalities. The year-to-year change in the violent crime rate is a relatively modest 3.53%.

Now, let's talk about lifestyle. The closest bus station is Joyce Station @ Bay 4, just 0.02 km away from this property. Imagine being able to hop on the bus and explore all that Vancouver has to offer.

In terms of demographics, 39% of people in this neighbourhood have a university certificate or degree, which is High compared to other BC neighbourhoods. On the other hand, 11.8% of the population have no certificate or degree, which is Low compared to the average in BC.

The median household income is $55,723, which is Below Average compared to the British Columbia average. However, the median personal income is $29,511, also Below Average compared to the BC average. Interestingly, 68.5% of households in this census subdivision are owner-occupiers, which is Above Average.

Unemployment rates in the area are a concern, with a rate of 5.9% - Below Average compared to other province neighbourhoods.

As we explore the community around 506 3438 Vanness Avenue, we can see that the population change between 2011 and 2016 was -1.2%, which is Below Average compared to average growth rates in this region.

The population density per square kilometre is a staggering 39,491.1, which is High compared to other areas. Average family size in the area is 2.6, which is Low compared to the whole region.

Interestingly, 53.8% of families in the area have children, which is Below Average. However, 48.8% of the population are married or living common law, which is Low.

The average age of the population in the area is 38, which is Below Average compared to other BC cities.

Now, let's talk about real estate. The average value of dwellings in this neighbourhood is $384,154, which is Average compared to other areas in British Columbia. Average owner payments are Average in the area, with homeowners spending an average of $1,145 on their properties. Tenants, on the other hand, are paying an average of $1,270, which is Above Average.

Lastly, 44.2% of the population in this area are renters, which is Above Average compared to other BC cities and areas. A remarkable 85.5% of the population speak English only, while 0.1% speak French only. Interestingly, 9.9% of the population speak neither English nor French, which is High compared to other BC cities.

Finally, 52.1% of the population in the area use public transport, which is High. 43