850 Esquimalt Ave, West Vancouver, BC, MLS® R3043583

Welcome to this stunning property located at 850 Esquimalt Avenue in the beautiful community of West Vancouver, BC. As a seasoned realtor, I'm excited to share with you the unique features and characteristics of this neighborhood.

Let's start with the schools. Just down the road from this magnificent home, you'll find St. Anthony's Elementary School, rated 9.5/10 by parents and students alike. This top-notch school is just a 0.49 km stroll from your doorstep. For secondary education, there's St. Thomas Aquinas School, located about 2.81 km away, with no rating available yet but certainly a great option for families.

When it comes to safety, this neighborhood excels. According to Statistics Canada's 2020 report, the overall crime rate near 850 Esquimalt Avenue, West Vancouver, BC is 4,969.41, which is considered Low compared to other Canadian cities. To give you a better idea, there were 2,339 disturbances in this neighborhood, making it a very peaceful area to live in.

Let's take a closer look at the crime rates in this area. The drug crime rate is Low, with an illegal substances offenses rating of 59.49. There were only 28 incidents in 2020, and the ranking has decreased by 23.85% year over year. Property crimes are Average, with a rating of 3,165.63. There were 1,490 incidents in 2020, and the rate has decreased by 19.65% year over year. Violent crimes are also Low, with 379 incidents in 2020, making it a very safe community.

For those who rely on public transportation, you'll be happy to know that the closest bus station is Southbound Taylor Way @ Keith Rd, just a 0.28 km away from this listing with MLS® R3043583.

Now, let's talk about the demographics of this neighborhood. With 38.6% of the population having a university certificate or degree, this is a highly educated community, making it High compared to other BC neighborhoods. On the other hand, 7.8% of the population has no certificate or degree, which is Low compared to the average in BC.

In terms of income, the median household income near this dwelling is $50,400, which is Low compared to the British Columbia average. The median personal income is $29,376, also Below Average. The percentage of households with a mortgage is 39.4%, which is Low.

Unemployment rates in this area are also Below Average, with a rate of 5.7% compared to other province neighborhoods.

This real estate is located in Sentinel Hill, where the population change between 2011 and 2016 was 5.4%, making it Above Average compared to the average growth rate of this region.

With a population density per square kilometer of 3,253.5, this community is Above Average in terms of people per sq.km.

The average size of families in this area is 2.6, which is Low compared to the whole region. The percentage of families with children is 53.3%, which is Below Average. The percentage of married or living common law is around 49.1%, also Below Average.

The average age of the population close to this property is 53.5, which is High compared to other BC cities. The average value of dwellings in this neighborhood is $1,274,669, making it High compared to other areas in British Columbia.

In terms of affordability, the average owner payments are High in this area, with $1,622 spent on average for the dwelling. Tenants are paying $1,512 in this district, also High compared to other cities.

47% of the population in this district are renters, which is High compared to other BC cities and areas. Language-wise, 9.4% of the population speaks both English and French, making it Above Average. English-only speakers make up 87.5%, which is Below Average. French-only speakers are 0.2%, and Neither English nor French speakers are 2.9%, which is Above Average.

24.7% of the population in this area use Public Transport, which is Above Average. 61.9% of the population use Cars, which is Low. 2.1% of people use Bicycles, making it Above Average, and 11.3% of the population walk, which is High.

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