11751 Driftwood Dr, Maple Ridge, BC, MLS^® R3082625

Welcome to 11751 Driftwood Drive, a beautiful home nestled in the heart of Maple Ridge, BC.

As we walk through this stunning property, I want to share with you the wonderful community that surrounds it. You'll find that this home is serviced by the renowned Maple Ridge Elementary School, just a short 2.61 km away. With a rating of 1.9/10, this school is a great option for families who value a strong education.

In addition to Maple Ridge Elementary, this home is also conveniently located near Maple Ridge Secondary School, which is just 1.17 km away. This school has a No Rating, but don't worry – it's a great option for students who prefer a different learning environment.

If you're looking for an independent school option, you'll be pleased to know that St. Patrick's School is just 1.24 km away from 11751 Driftwood Drive. With a No Rating, this school offers a unique and personalized learning experience for students.

For secondary independent school options, Maple Ridge Christian School is a great choice. Located 3.37 km from this home, this school has a No Rating and offers a faith-based education.

Now, let's talk about the safety of the neighborhood. According to the latest crime data from Statistics Canada (2020), there were 9,462 incidents in this area. The overall crime rate near 11751 Driftwood Drive, Maple Ridge, BC is 10,310.11, which is Above Average compared to other Canadian cities. However, it's worth noting that the crime rate has decreased by -13.72% year-over-year.

In terms of specific crimes, the drug crime rate near this home is Above Average, with a rating of 361.76. This is based on 332 incidents in 2020. The good news is that the year-over-year change in the drug crime rate is -23.47%.

Property crimes in the neighborhood are Average, with a rating of 3,824.61. This is based on 3,510 incidents in 2020, which represents a -20.63% decrease year-over-year.

As for violent crimes, there were 1,976 incidents in 2020, with a rate of 2,153.12. This is Above Average compared to other BC municipalities. However, the year-over-year change in the violent crime rate is -6.53%.

Now, let's talk about transportation. The closest bus station is Eastbound River Rd @ River Bend, which is just 0.22 km away from 11751 Driftwood Drive.

In terms of demographics, 9.6% of people in this neighborhood have a university certificate or degree, which is Low compared to other BC neighborhoods. On the other hand, 17.2% of the population has no certificate or degree, which is Average compared to the average in BC.

The median household income near this home is $61,824, which is Below Average compared to the British Columbia average. However, the median personal income is $32,424, which is Average.

Interestingly, 68.2% of households in this neighborhood have a mortgage, which is Above Average. The unemployment rate in this area is 6.7%, which is Below Average compared to other province neighborhoods.

In terms of population growth, the area around 11751 Driftwood Drive has experienced a high rate of growth between 2011 and 2016, with a 15.4% increase. This is Higher compared to the average growth rate of this region.

The population density in this community is 2,716.6 people per square kilometer, which is Above Average.

Families in this area tend to be smaller, with an average size of 2.7 people per household. This is Below Average compared to the whole region.

Interestingly, 54.1% of families in this neighborhood have children, which is Below Average. However, 52.7% of households are made up of married or living common-law couples, which is also Below Average.

The average age of the population in this area is 45.2 years old, which is Above Average compared to other BC cities.

Finally, let's talk about real estate. The average value of dwellings in this neighborhood is $499,025, which is Above Average compared to other areas in British Columbia.

The average owner payments in this area are $1,403, which is Above Average. On the other hand, tenants in this area pay an average of $925, which is Average compared to other cities.

43.3% of the population in this area are renters, which is Above Average compared to other BC cities and areas.

In terms of language, 5.9% of the population in this area speak both English and French, which is Below Average. However, 93