203 3278 Heather St, Vancouver, BC, MLS^® R3065015

Welcome to the vibrant community of Vancouver's Cambie neighborhood, where you'll find 203 3278 Heather Street, a stunning property with the listing MLS^® R3065015. As we walk through this charming area, let's start with the schools that make this community so special.

You'll be delighted to know that Edith Cavell Elementary School, rated 7.1/10, is just 0.46 km from this beautiful home for sale. This school is a top choice for families, and for good reason - its dedication to providing a well-rounded education is evident in its excellent ratings. Just down the road, you'll also find Blessed Sacrament School, an independent elementary school with an impressive 9.2/10 rating, located a mere 0.19 km from this property.

As we move on to secondary education, St. John's International, a renowned independent secondary school, is just 0.92 km from this address. While it doesn't have a rating available, its reputation for excellence is well-deserved.

Now, let's talk about the safety of this neighborhood. According to Statistics Canada's 2020 report, there were 52,217 disturbances in this area, which translates to an overall crime rate of 7,470.82. While this is an average rate compared to other Canadian cities, it's still an important factor to consider. Thankfully, the year-over-year change in the total crime rate is a positive -14.94%.

In terms of specific types of crime, the drug crime rate is average, with 1,604 illegal substances lawbreaking disturbances reported in 2020. However, the year-over-year change in the illegal substances offences ranking is a notable 1.58%. Property crimes in this neighborhood are above average, with 35,089 incidents reported in 2020. The year-over-year change in the property misconduct rate is a positive -20.80%.

Violent crime rates are also a concern, with 9,168 incidents reported in 2020. However, this rate is below average compared to other BC municipalities, with a rate of 1,311.69. The year-over-year change in the violent crime rate is a modest 3.53%.

As we move on to transportation, you'll be pleased to know that the closest bus station, Westbound W 16 Ave @ Heather St, is just 0.07 km away from this listing with MLS^® R3065015. This makes it easy to get around without a car.

Now, let's talk about the demographics of this community. You'll find that 51.4% of people with a university certificate or degree live in this neighborhood, which is high compared to other BC neighborhoods. On the other hand, 8.3% 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 with the address 203 3278 Heather Street, Vancouver, BC is $83,861, earnings making this area Above Average in comparison to other BC neighborhoods. The median personal income, on the other hand, is $43,215, which is high compared to the BC average.

Regarding homeownership, 52.8% of households in this area have a mortgage, which is below average. Unemployment rates are also low, at 6.7%, which is below average compared to other BC neighborhoods.

As we explore this community further, you'll notice that the population has been growing steadily, with a 4.4% increase between 2011 and 2016. This is above average in comparison to other neighborhoods in this region.

Population density is also high, with 4,526.9 people per square kilometer. Average family size is 2.8, which is below average. However, 59.5% of families in this area have children, which is average.

The average age of the population is 40.9, which is average compared to other BC cities. Average dwelling value is $1,793,194, which is high compared to other areas in British Columbia.

In terms of housing costs, owner payments are high in this area, with an average of $1,835 per month. Tenants, on the other hand, pay an average of $1,483 per month, which is also high.

Interestingly, 42.9% of the population in this area are renters, which is above average compared to other BC cities. However, 82.4% of the population speaks English only, which is below average.

Finally, let's talk about transportation. 29.5% of the population uses public transport, which is high. 45.6% use cars, which is low. 9.1% use bicycles, which is high. And 14.7% walk, which