16019 9a Ave, Surrey, BC, MLS^® R3077861

Welcome to the lovely community surrounding 16019 9a Avenue in Surrey, BC. As your trusted realtor, I'm excited to share with you the highlights of this charming neighborhood. Let's start with the schools, a top priority for families.

Just down the road from this beautiful home, you'll find South Meridian Elementary School, a highly-rated institution with a 6.5/10 rating. The property, MLS^® R3077861, is conveniently located just 0.83 km from the school, making it an ideal choice for families. In addition to South Meridian Elementary, your children will also have access to Earl Marriott Secondary School, located 1.43 km from the property and boasting a 6.5/10 rating.

If you're looking for a more specialized educational experience, you may be interested in Eaton Arrowsmith School White Rock, an independent elementary and secondary school with a No Rating, located 2.18 km from this home for sale. This school is highly regarded for its unique approach to learning, and I'm happy to provide more information upon request.

Now, let's talk about safety. According to the 2020 crime statistics from Statistics Canada, this neighborhood experienced 44,976 alleged crimes, resulting in a crime rate of 7,512.73 incidents per 100,000 population. While this is slightly above average compared to other Canadian cities, it's essential to note that crime rates can fluctuate over time. In this case, the year-over-year change in the total crime rate is a reassuring -12.05%.

Breaking down the crime statistics further, we see that the drug crime rate is above average, with 390.7 incidents per 100,000 population. However, the year-over-year change in the illegal substances offences ranking is a positive 16.32%. On the other hand, property crimes are average, with 3,746.17 incidents per 100,000 population. The year-over-year change in the property misconduct rate is a notable -16.98%.

Violent crime rates are also relatively low in this neighborhood, with 1,310.25 incidents per 100,000 population, which is below average compared to other BC municipalities. The year-over-year change in the violent crime rate is a heartening -11.37%.

Now, let's discuss the transportation options in this area. The closest bus station is Southbound Stayte Rd @ Pacific Ave, just 0.05 km away from this listing with MLS^® R3077861.

In terms of demographics, 20.9% of the population in this neighborhood holds a university certificate or degree, which is average compared to other BC neighborhoods. However, 14.6% of the population has no certificate or degree, which is below average.

The median household income in this area is $80,567, which is above average compared to other British Columbia neighborhoods. The median personal income is also above average, at $38,272. Interestingly, 48.4% of households in this census subdivision have a mortgage, which is below average.

Unemployment rates in this area are low, at 4.4%, which is lower compared to other province neighborhoods.

As you can see, this neighborhood is experiencing above-average population growth, with a 6.3% increase between 2011 and 2016. The population density per square kilometer is 2,339.7, which is above average.

In terms of family dynamics, the average family size in this area is 2.7, which is below average. However, 49.2% of families in this neighborhood have children, which is below average. On the other hand, 63.2% of the population is married or living common law, which is above average.

The average age of the population in this area is 49.1 years, which is high compared to other BC cities.

When it comes to real estate, the average value of dwellings in this neighborhood is $793,907, which is high compared to other areas in British Columbia. The average owner payments are average, with owners spending $1,254 on average for their dwelling. Tenants, on the other hand, pay an above-average $1,306 per month.

Only 9.5% of the population in this area is renters, which is low compared to other BC cities and areas.

In terms of language, 7.9% of the population speaks neither English nor French, which is average compared to other BC cities. However, 91.1% of the population speaks only English, which is also average.

Finally, 7.8% of the population in this area uses public transportation, which is average. 87.4% of the population uses cars, which is also average. 0.7% of the population uses bicycles, which is below average, and