21 7521 140 St, Surrey, BC, MLS^® R3066262

Welcome to this beautiful community in Surrey, BC! I'm excited to show you around the neighborhood that 21 7521 140 Street, MLS^® R3066262, calls home.

As a top-rated realtor with extensive knowledge of the area, I'll share with you the best features of this community, from top-rated schools to convenient transit options.

Let's start with the schools. Bear Creek Elementary School is just a short 1.01 km from this property, and it boasts a rating of 3.7/10. Families love this area because of its excellent educational institutions, and I'm happy to report that Frank Hurt Secondary School is also nearby, just 0.3 km away.

If you're looking for an elementary independent school, G.A.D. Elementary School is the closest option, with a impressive rating of 7.9/10 and located 1.06 km from this home. For secondary independent schools, Regent Christian Academy is just 2.98 km away, with a rating of 8.1/10.

Now, let's talk about safety. According to the latest crime data from Statistics Canada (2020), this neighborhood has an average crime rate of 7,512.73, which is comparable to other Canadian cities. The year-over-year change in total crime rate is -12.05%, indicating a decrease in crime over time. However, it's worth noting that the neighborhood has an above-average rate of drug-related crimes, with a rating of 390.7 and 2,339 incidents in 2020.

Property crimes in the area are average, with a rating of 3,746.17 and 22,427 incidents in 2020. The year-over-year change in property misconduct rate is -16.98%, showing a decrease in property-related crimes. Violent crimes are also below average, with a rating of 1,310.25 and 7,844 incidents in 2020.

Now, let's explore the community's demographics. The neighborhood has a below-average percentage of people with a university certificate or degree, at 14.4%. However, 23.2% of the population has no certificate or degree, which is above average compared to the rest of BC.

The median household income in this area is $59,536, which is below average compared to the rest of British Columbia. The median personal income is also below average, at $28,160. Interestingly, the percentage of households with a mortgage is above average, at 68.2%.

Unemployment rates in the area are average, at 8.2%. Population growth in the area between 2011 and 2016 was 5.9%, which is above average for this region.

This community is also a great place to live if you're a family. The average family size is 3, which is above average. The percentage of families with children is also above average, at 68.4%. However, the percentage of married or living common law couples is below average, at 53.4%.

The population in this area is relatively young, with an average age of 41.3, which is average compared to other BC cities.

When it comes to real estate, the average value of dwellings in this neighborhood is $271,411, which is below average compared to other areas in British Columbia. The average owner payments are also below average, at $1,080. However, tenants are paying above-average amounts, at $1,132.

Interestingly, 28.3% of the population in this area are renters, which is above average compared to other BC cities and areas.

Finally, let's talk about transportation. The closest bus station is Northbound 140 St @ 75 Ave, just 0.04 km away. 21.3% of the population in this area use public transport, which is above average. However, 73.5% of the population use cars, which is below average. A small percentage of the population use bicycles, at 0.3%, and walking, at 3.5%.

Here's a quick recap of the neighborhood's highlights:

• Excellent schools, including Bear Creek Elementary School and Frank Hurt Secondary School
• Average crime rate, with a decrease in crime over time
• Below-average median household income and median personal income
• Above-average percentage of households with a mortgage
• Above-average population growth between 2011 and 2016
• Average family size and percentage of families with children
• Average age of the population
• Below-average average value of dwellings and average owner payments
• Above-average percentage of renters
• Convenient transportation options, including public transport and walking distance to the bus station

If you're looking for a welcoming community with excellent schools and convenient amenities, this neighborhood is definitely worth considering. Contact me today to schedule a viewing of