2605 6098 Station St, Burnaby, BC, MLS^® R3082121

Welcome to the vibrant community of Metrotown, where you'll find the perfect blend of urban convenience and natural beauty. As we walk through the neighborhood, I'd like to highlight some of the key features that make this area so special.

First, let's talk about the schools. The property at 2605 6098 Station Street, Burnaby, BC, with MLS listing R3082121, is serviced by the highly-rated Maywood Community School, which is just a short 0.62 km away. Maywood Community School boasts an impressive rating of 4.5/10, making it a top choice for families in the area.

Just down the road, you'll also find Burnaby South Secondary School, located 1.81 km from the property. While it doesn't have a rating, it's a well-established institution that caters to the needs of local students.

If you're looking for an independent school option, Deer Lake School is the closest elementary school, located 2.1 km from the property. And if you're in the market for a secondary independent school, Deer Lake School is also just 2.1 km away.

Now, let's take a closer look at the crime statistics in the area. According to the latest data from Statistics Canada (2020), this neighborhood has a total crime rate of 6,145.56, which is considered Below Average compared to other Canadian cities. The year-over-year change in the total crime rate is a notable -11.13%, indicating a decrease in crime over time.

In terms of specific types of crime, the neighborhood surrounding 2605 6098 Station Street has a Below Average rating for drug-related offenses, with a rating of 126.78 and 327 incidents in 2020. The year-over-year change in the ranking is 2.35%. Property crimes are Average, with a rating of 3,691.76 and 9,522 incidents in 2020. The year-over-year change in the property misconduct rate is -17.54%.

When it comes to violent crime, the neighborhood has a Low rating of 893.28, with 2,304 incidents in 2020. The year-over-year change in the violent crime rate is -5.51%.

One of the advantages of living in this neighborhood is its proximity to public transportation. The closest bus station, Northbound McKay Ave @ Kingsborough St, is just 0.14 km away from the property with MLS listing R3082121.

Now, let's talk about the demographics of the area. The neighborhood surrounding 2605 6098 Station Street has a high percentage of residents with a university certificate or degree, at 38.9%, which is considered High compared to other BC neighborhoods. On the other hand, 11.2% of the population in this neighborhood has no certificate or degree, which is considered Low compared to the average in BC.

In terms of income, the median household income in the area is $39,134, which is considered Low compared to the BC average. The median personal income is also Low, at $18,805. Furthermore, 45.4% of households in the area have a mortgage, which is considered Low.

However, the unemployment rate in the area is 7%, which is considered Below Average compared to other province neighborhoods.

The population change between 2011 and 2016 was 18.9%, which is considered High compared to the average growth rate of this region. The population density per square kilometer in the area is 10,461.6, which is High.

In terms of family dynamics, the average size of families in the area is 2.6, which is considered Low compared to the whole region. However, 55.1% of families in the area have children, which is considered Average. Additionally, 53% of the population in the area is married or living common law, which is considered Below Average.

The average age of the population in the area is 41.6, which is considered Average compared to other BC cities.

When it comes to real estate, the average value of dwellings in the area is $532,612, which is considered Above Average compared to other areas in British Columbia. The average owner payments are Average, with owners spending $1,164 on average for their dwellings. Tenants, on the other hand, are paying $1,332, which is High compared to other cities.

Finally, 43.1% of the population in the area are renters, which is considered Above Average compared to other BC cities and areas. The percentage of English and French speakers in the area is 3.8%, which is considered Low. The percentage of English speakers only is 82.8%, which is also considered Below Average.

In terms of transportation, 33.3% of the population in the area