2377 W 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC, MLS^® R3083101

Welcome to 2377 W 7th Avenue, a vibrant and desirable neighborhood in Vancouver, BC.

As we walk through the community, you'll notice that

General Gordon Elementary School

is just 0.8 km away from this beautiful home with MLS listing R3083101. This school has a rating of No Rating, but families love this area because of its excellent educational opportunities. In fact,

Kitsilano Secondary School

is also close by, just 0.54 km from this property, offering a great option for students in the neighborhood.

For those seeking an independent school option,

Fraser Academy

is the closest elementary school, with a rating of No Rating, located just 0.38 km from this home. For secondary schooling, Fraser Academy is also conveniently located at 0.38 km from this property.

Safety is a top priority in this neighborhood.

According to the latest crime statistics from Statistics Canada (2020), this area has experienced 52,217 disturbances, resulting in an overall crime rate of 7,470.82 per 100,000 population. While this is an average rate compared to other Canadian cities, the year-over-year change in the total crime rate is a promising -14.94%.

Breaking down the crime statistics, we see that

drug crime rates

are average in the neighborhood, with a rating of 229.49, and 1,604 illegal substances lawbreaking disturbances in 2020. The year-over-year change in the illegal substances offenses ranking is a relatively low 1.58%.

Property crimes

in the area are above average, with a rating of 5,020.27 and 35,089 incidents in 2020. However, the year-over-year change in the property misconduct rate is a positive -20.80%. On a more reassuring note, the

violent crime rate

is below average, with 1,311.69 incidents per 100,000 population in 2020, and a year-over-year change of 3.53%.

Getting around this neighborhood is convenient

, with the closest bus station, Westbound W Broadway @ Balsam St, just 0.22 km away from this listing with MLS R3083101.

Demographically, this neighborhood is diverse and attractive to families.

52.4% of residents

hold a university certificate or degree, which is high compared to other BC neighborhoods. In contrast, 6% of the population have no certificate or degree, which is low compared to the average in BC.

Economic indicators

suggest that this neighborhood is a desirable place to live and work. The median household income is $61,600, which is below average in comparison to the British Columbia average. However, the median personal income is $40,422, which is above average in comparison to the BC average. Additionally, 52.1% of households in this census subdivision have a mortgage, which is below average.

Unemployment rates

in the area are also relatively low, at 5.7%, which is below average compared to other provinces. Population growth in this area has been above average, with a 3.8% increase between 2011 and 2016.

Population density

in this community is high, with 10,481.6 people per square kilometer. The average size of families in the area is 2.4, which is low compared to the whole region. However, 36.4% of families in the area have children, which is low, and 44.4% of residents are married or living common law, which is also low.

Age demographics

show that the average age of the population in this area is 40.5, which is average compared to other BC cities.

Real estate values

in this neighborhood are high, with an average dwelling value of $974,976, which is high compared to other areas in British Columbia.

Housing affordability

in this area is a concern, with 68.5% of the population being renters, which is high compared to other BC cities and areas. Average owner payments are above average in the area, with $1,495 spent on average for dwellings. Tenants in the area pay $1,301 on average, which is also above average.

Language proficiency

in this area is diverse, with 17.9% of the population speaking English and French, which is above average. However, 81.1% of residents speak only English, which is below average. Additionally, 0.1% of residents speak only French, which is below average. 0.9% of the population speaks neither English nor French, which is average compared to other BC cities.

Transportation

in this area is convenient, with 39.7% of residents using public transportation, which is high