27 23697 Fern Cres, Maple Ridge, BC, MLS^® R3069327

Welcome to this beautiful home located at 27 23697 Fern Crescent, Maple Ridge, BC, proudly presented with MLS^® R3069327. As we step into this incredible community, I'd like to start by highlighting the excellent schools in the area.

Just a short 0.81 km away from this stunning property is Yennadon Elementary School, a highly-rated institution that families love for its commitment to academic excellence. With a rating of No Rating, this school has earned a reputation for providing a well-rounded education to its students.

In addition to Yennadon Elementary, this home is also serviced by Garibaldi Secondary School, located a comfortable 2.99 km away. With a rating of No Rating, this school has established itself as a hub for learning and personal growth.

For families seeking a more independent education, Meadowridge School is the closest Elementary independent school, boasting a rating of No Rating and located a mere 1.7 km from this property. Similarly, Meadowridge School is the closest Secondary independent school, situated 1.7 km away.

Now, let's talk about the safety of our community. According to the latest crime statistics from Statistics Canada (2020), this neighbourhood has an overall crime rate of 10,310.11, which is Above Average compared to other Canadian cities. However, it's worth noting that the year-over-year change in the total crime rate is a reassuring -13.72%.

Breaking down the crime statistics, we see that the drug crime rate near this property is also Above Average, with a rating of 361.76. Nevertheless, the year-over-year change in the illegal substances offences ranking is a promising -23.47%.

On the other hand, property crimes in this neighbourhood are Average, with a rating of 3,824.61. There were 3,510 property misconduct incidents in the area in 2020, and the year-over-year change in the property misconduct rate is a modest -20.63%.

Violent lawbreaking disorders, unfortunately, were reported in this neighbourhood, with 1,976 incidents in 2020. While this is Above Average compared to other BC municipalities, the year-over-year change in the violent crime rate is a relatively small -6.53%.

Now that we've discussed the safety of our community, let's explore the local amenities that make this area so desirable.

Just a short 0.06 km away from this property is the Westbound Fern Cres @ 23600 Block bus station, providing easy access to public transportation.

In terms of demographics, 23.1% of the population in this neighbourhood holds a university certificate or degree, which is Above Average compared to other BC neighbourhoods. Conversely, 10.9% of the population has no certificate or degree, which is Low compared to the average in BC.

The median household income in this area is a respectable $118,848, which is High compared to the British Columbia average. Similarly, the median personal income near this property is $45,901, also High compared to the BC average. Furthermore, 79.7% of households in this area have a mortgage, which is High.

Unemployment rates in this area are low, standing at 3.2%, which is Low compared to other province neighbourhoods.

This community has experienced significant growth, with a population change of 34.9% between 2011 and 2016, which is High compared to average growth rates in this region.

In terms of population density, this area has a relatively low density of 43.8 people per square kilometre, which is Below Average compared to other areas.

The average size of families in this area is 3.1, which is Above Average compared to the whole region. Additionally, 66.5% of families in this area have children, which is Above Average, and 70.7% of the population is married or living common law, which is High.

The average age of the population in this area is 36, which is Low compared to other BC cities.

In terms of real estate, the average value of dwellings in this neighbourhood is a substantial $811,729, which is High compared to other areas in British Columbia.

As for the financial aspects, owners in this area pay an average of $2,094 per month for their dwellings, which is High. Tenants, on the other hand, pay an average of $1,290 per month, which is Above Average compared to other cities.

Interestingly, only 6.5% of the population in this area are renters, which is Low compared to other BC cities and areas.

Language-wise, 5.7% of the population in this area speaks both English and French, which is Below Average. However, 93.4% of the population speaks only English, which is Above Average. Conversely, 0.1% of the