3762 159a St, Surrey, BC, MLS^® R3075962

Welcome to the beautiful neighborhood of Morgan Creek, where this stunning home located at 3762 159a Street, Surrey, BC, awaits you. As a trusted realtor with over a decade of experience in British Columbia real estate, I'm excited to give you a tour of this amazing community.

First, let's talk about the schools. This home is serviced by Earl Marriott Secondary School, which is located a comfortable 4.3 km away. While Earl Marriott doesn't have a formal rating, it's a well-regarded institution in the area. For elementary education, you'll be happy to know that Southridge School, a highly-rated independent school with a 10/10 rating, is just 2.23 km from this home. Southridge School is the closest secondary independent school as well, making it an ideal choice for families.

Now, let's dive into the crime statistics for this neighborhood. According to the latest data from Statistics Canada (2020), there were 44,976 reported disturbances in this area, with an overall crime rate of 7,512.73 per 100,000 population. While this may seem concerning, it's essential to put this into context. Compared to other Canadian cities, the crime rate in this neighborhood is average. Moreover, the overall crime rate has seen a remarkable decrease of -12.05% over the years.

Let's take a closer look at the specific types of crime in this area. The rate of drug-related offenses is above average, with a rating of 390.7 and 2,339 reported incidents in 2020. However, the year-over-year change in this rate is a positive 16.32%. On the other hand, property crimes in this neighborhood are average, with a rating of 3,746.17 and 22,427 reported incidents in 2020. The property misconduct rate has also seen a significant decrease of -16.98% over the years.

Violent crime rates in this area are below average, with a rate of 1,310.25 and 7,844 reported incidents in 2020. This decrease of -11.37% over the years is a testament to the community's commitment to safety.

Now that we've discussed the crime statistics, let's talk about the lifestyle amenities in this neighborhood. The closest bus station is Westbound 32 Ave @ 160 St, just 1.12 km away from this home. This makes it easy to commute to nearby cities and enjoy all the amenities they have to offer.

This neighborhood is also known for its high level of education. A staggering 35.9% of the population holds a university certificate or degree, which is significantly higher than the average in British Columbia. Additionally, 8.2% of the population has no certificate or degree, which is lower compared to the average in BC.

With a median household income of $106,212, this neighborhood is considered high-income compared to the British Columbia average. The median personal income is also high, at $46,805, and 63.5% of households in this area have a mortgage, which is above the average.

The unemployment rate in this area is 4.5%, which is low compared to other provinces. The population change between 2011 and 2016 was 10.5%, which is higher than the average growth rate in this region.

This neighborhood is also characterized by a high population density, with 2,529 people per square kilometer. The average size of families in this area is 2.9, which is average compared to the whole region. However, 61.8% of families in this area have children, which is above average.

The average age of the population in this area is 41.1, which is average compared to other BC cities. The average value of dwellings in this neighborhood is $1,083,215, which is high compared to other areas in British Columbia.

As for housing costs, the average owner payments are high in this area, with owners spending an average of $1,908 per month. Tenants, on the other hand, pay an average of $1,653 per month, which is also high compared to other cities.

Only 8.9% of the population in this area are renters, which is low compared to other BC cities and areas. The majority of residents in this area communicate in English, with 90.6% of the population speaking only English. However, 3.5% of the population speaks neither English nor French, which is higher compared to other BC cities.

In terms of transportation, 87% of the population in this area use cars, which is average. 8.2% of the population use public transport, which is average, and 0.3% use bicycles, which is low. 3.3% of the population walk, which