413 Seventh Ave, New Westminster, BC, MLS^® R3077213

Welcome to 413 Seventh Avenue in the heart of New Westminster, BC, a thriving community with a rich history and a blend of urban charm and small-town warmth. As we explore this beautiful neighborhood, let's start with the schools that shape the lives of our young residents.

Herbert Spencer Elementary School is a short 0.49 km from our property at 413 Seventh Avenue, with a rating of 6.6/10. This school is a staple in the community, providing a solid foundation for students to grow and thrive. Just down the road, you'll find Our Lady of Mercy School, an independent elementary school with a perfect 10/10 rating, located 1.15 km from our property. For secondary education, Vancouver International College is conveniently situated just 0.36 km away, offering a range of programs to suit diverse interests.

Now, let's take a look at the safety and security of our neighborhood. According to the freshest crime data from Statistics Canada (2020), our area has an average crime rate of 6,761.11, which is comparable to other Canadian cities. The rate of 5,584 volation disturbances in our neighborhood is a reassuring indicator of our community's commitment to peace and order. In fact, the overall crime rate in New Westminster is Average, with a year-by-year change of -10.42%.

As we delve deeper into the crime statistics, we see that the drug crime rate is Below Average, with a rating of 134.4 and 111 illegal substances lawbreaking disturbances in 2020. This is a testament to the community's dedication to keeping our streets safe and free from harm. Property crimes, on the other hand, are Average, with a rating of 3,807.97 and 3,145 incidents in 2020.

The violent crime rate in our area is also Average, with 1,143 incidents in 2020 and a rating of 1,383.94. This is a reassuring indicator of our community's commitment to safety and security.

Now, let's explore the lifestyle amenities that make our neighborhood so desirable. Just a short 0.15 km away from our property at 413 Seventh Avenue, you'll find the Northbound 6th St @ 7th Ave bus station, providing convenient access to public transportation.

As we look at the demographics of our community, we see a diverse and vibrant population. A significant 27% of our residents hold a university certificate or degree, which is Above Average compared to other BC neighborhoods. On the other hand, 14.9% of our population has no certificate or degree, which is Below Average compared to the average in BC.

In terms of income, the median household income in our area is $47,232, which is Low compared to the British Columbia average. The median personal income is $30,640, also Below Average compared to the BC average. However, 48.1% of households in our community have a mortgage, which is Below Average.

Unemployment rate in our area is 6.9%, which is Below Average compared to other province neighborhoods. This is a testament to the community's resilience and commitment to economic stability.

As we explore the growth and development of our community, we see that the population change between 2011 and 2016 was 7.5%, which is Above Average compared to the average growth rate of this region. Population density per square kilometre in our area is 8,943.5, which is High compared to other areas.

The average size of families in our community is 2.5, which is Low compared to the whole region. However, 48% of families in our area have children, which is Below Average. Married or living common-law couples make up 47.6% of our population, which is also Low.

The average age of our population is 51.1, which is High compared to other BC cities. Average value of dwellings in our area is $444,053, which is Above Average compared to other areas in British Columbia.

In terms of housing costs, average owner payments are Below Average in our area, with $1,103 spent on average per dwelling. Tenants, on the other hand, pay an average of $953 per month, which is Average compared to other cities.

A significant 48% of our population are renters, which is High compared to other BC cities and areas. Language-wise, 6.9% of our population speaks both English and French, which is Average. English speakers make up 89.1% of our population, which is also Average. French speakers make up only 0.1% of our population, which is Low. Neither English nor French speakers make up 3.9% of our population, which is High compared to other BC cities.

Finally, let's look at how our community gets around