8510 Montcalm St, Vancouver, BC, MLS® R3007298

As we walk through the community, you'll find that this property is serviced by the highly-rated David Lloyd George Elementary School, just 0.12 km away. With a rating of 6.2/10, this school is a great option for families, and I've had the pleasure of working with many families who have children attending this school.

In addition to David Lloyd George Elementary, this home is also close to Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School, rated No Rating, and located 1.43 km away. For those looking for an independent school option, St. Anthony of Padua is just 0.56 km from this home, with a stellar rating of 8.7/10.

Now, let's talk about the local crime statistics. According to Statistics Canada's 2020 report, this neighborhood has an overall crime rate of 7,470.82, which is considered Average compared to other Canadian cities. To give you a better idea, there were 52,217 incidents in this area, and while that may seem high, it's essential to note that the rate is 14.94% lower than the previous year. In terms of specific crime types, the drug crime rate is Average, with a rating of 229.49, and there were 1,604 incidents in 2020. Year-over-year, the illegal substances offenses ranking has increased by 1.58%.

As for property crimes, this neighborhood has Above Average rates, with a property misconduct rating of 5,020.27. There were 35,089 incidents in 2020, and the year-over-year change is a significant 20.80% decrease. Lastly, the violent crime rate is Below Average, with 9,168 incidents in 2020 and a rate of 1,311.69.

Now, let's explore some lifestyle amenities. Just down the road from 8510 Montcalm Street, you'll find the Southbound Hudson St @ W 70 Ave bus station, only 0.14 km away. This convenient location makes it easy to get around the city.

As we dive into the demographics of this neighborhood, you'll find that 39.1% of residents have a university certificate or degree, which is High compared to other BC neighborhoods. On the other hand, 11.3% of the population has no certificate or degree, which is Low compared to the average in BC.

In terms of household income, the median household income near this home is $67,123, which is Average compared to the British Columbia average. The median personal income is $25,152, which is Low compared to the BC average. Furthermore, 41% of households in this neighborhood have a mortgage, which is Low compared to the average in BC.

Unemployment rates in this area are Average, with 7.3% of the population currently unemployed. This is comparable to other province neighborhoods.

As we look at the growth patterns in this community, you'll find that the population change between 2011 and 2016 was -2.7%, which is Below Average compared to the average growth rate of this region.

Now, let's talk about the physical characteristics of this neighborhood. The population density per square kilometer is 5,121.5, which is High. The average size of families in this area is 3, which is Above Average compared to the whole region. Furthermore, 72.7% of families in this neighborhood have children, which is High.

In terms of transportation, 26.7% of the population uses public transport, which is High. On the other hand, 66.1% of residents use cars, which is Low. 1.8% of people use bicycles, which is Above Average, and 5.1% of the population walks, which is Average.

Last but not least, let's talk about the real estate context. The average value of dwellings in this neighborhood is $2,020,776, which is High compared to other areas in British Columbia. Average owner payments are High in this area, with owners spending an average of $1,702 per month. Tenants, on the other hand, pay an average of $1,314 per month, which is Above Average compared to other cities.

In terms of ownership, 33.6% of the population in this neighborhood are renters, which is Above Average compared to other BC cities and areas.

Lastly, let's look at the language spoken in this neighborhood. 6.2% of residents speak English and French, which is Below Average. 84.5% of residents speak only English, which is Below Average. On the other hand, 9.3% of residents speak neither English nor French, which is High