894 Schooner Lane, Bowen Island, BC, MLS® R2990435

As we walk through this charming neighborhood, you'll notice the proximity to excellent educational institutions. Mulgrave School, a highly-rated elementary and secondary independent school, is just 16.23 km from our home for sale at 894 Schooner Lane. With a rating of 9.7/10, this school offers a top-notch education that families appreciate. (1)

Crime rates in the area are remarkably low, with 117 reported disturbances in 2020, translating to a crime rate of 2,938.22 incidents per 100,000 population. This is considered a low rate compared to other Canadian cities, according to Statistics Canada's 2020 report. In fact, the year-over-year change in the total crime rate is a notable -5.60%. (2)

While exploring the neighborhood, you'll notice that drug crime rates are average, with an illegal substances offenses rating of 175.79. However, there were only 7 reported incidents in 2020, and the year-over-year change in the ranking is 0.00%. (3)

Property crimes are also low, with a rating of 1,255.65 and 50 reported incidents in 2020. The year-over-year change in the property misconduct rate is a significant -23.04%. (4)

Regarding public transportation, the closest Bus station is Southbound Spyglass Rd @ Windjammer Rd, located just 0.38 km away from our property at 894 Schooner Lane, MLS® R2990435. (5)

Now, let's take a closer look at the demographics of this wonderful community. 45.3% of residents hold a university certificate or degree, which is high compared to other BC neighborhoods. In contrast, 7.7% of the population in this area have no certificate or degree, a low number compared to the average in BC. (6)

In terms of median household income, residents in this neighborhood enjoy an above-average income of $89,856. This is significantly higher than the British Columbia average. Additionally, the median personal income is $39,632, also above average for the province. (7)

Unemployment rates in the area are low, at 2.6%, which is a competitive rate compared to other neighborhoods in the province. (8)

As we explore the community, you'll notice that population growth between 2011 and 2016 was 8.2%, a relatively high rate compared to average growth in this region. (9)

In terms of population density, the area around 894 Schooner Lane, Bowen Island, BC has a density of 73.4 people per square kilometer, which is below average compared to other regions. (10)

Average family sizes in the area are 2.8, which is below average compared to the whole region. However, 50.2% of families in this neighborhood have children, a below-average number. (11)

The average age of residents in this area is 44.6, which is above average compared to other BC cities. (12)

Average dwelling values in this neighborhood are $942,977, which is high compared to other areas in British Columbia. (13)

In terms of housing costs, owners in this area spend an average of $1,569 per month, while tenants pay an average of $1,397. (14)

17.7% of the population in this area are renters, which is average compared to other BC cities and areas. (15)

Lastly, language proficiency in the area is predominantly English, with 87.1% of residents speaking only English. However, 12.8% of residents are bilingual, speaking both English and French. (16)

As you can see, this neighborhood offers a unique blend of education, safety, and community amenities. With its stunning natural beauty and proximity to Vancouver, Bowen Island is an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful yet connected lifestyle. Experience the best of both worlds at 894 Schooner Lane, MLS® R2990435.

References:

(1) Mulgrave School rating: 9.7/10 (2) Statistics Canada's 2020 report: Crime rates in Canada (3) Illegal substances offenses rating: 175.79 (4) Property misconduct rate: 1,255.65 (5) Southbound Spyglass Rd @ Windjammer Rd Bus station (6) University certificate or degree holders: 45.3% (7) Median household income: $89,856 (8) Unemployment rate: 2.6% (9) Population growth between 2011 and 2016: 8.2% (10