204 4600 Westwater Dr, Richmond, BC, MLS^® R3057094

Welcome to 204 4600 Westwater Drive, a beautiful property located in the heart of Richmond, BC. As we walk through this stunning community, I'm excited to share with you the features that make it a fantastic place to call home. Let's start with the schools, shall we?

We're fortunate to have Tomekichi Homma Elementary School, a highly-rated institution, just a short 0.26 km away from our property with listing MLS^® R3057094. This school has a rating of No Rating, but its proximity to your new home is certainly a plus. Just down the road, you'll also find Robert Alexander McMath Secondary School, with a rating of No Rating, located 1.06 km from your doorstep.

For those seeking an independent school experience, Pacific Rim Montessori Academy is the closest elementary school, located 1.17 km from our property with address 204 4600 Westwater Drive. This school boasts a rating of No Rating, but its unique approach to education might be just what you're looking for. For secondary education, Richmond Christian School is the closest independent school, with a rating of 9.3/10, located 6.13 km from your new home.

Now, let's talk about safety. According to the latest crime data from Statistics Canada (2020), this neighbourhood has an overall crime rate of 7,826.57, which is considered Average compared to other Canadian cities. The rate of volation disturbances is 16,909, and the year-by-year change in the total crime rate is -3.39%. While there are some areas for improvement, the numbers indicate a relatively safe community.

In terms of specific crime types, the drug crime rate is High, with a rating of 2,081.96, and there were 4,498 illegal substances lawbreaking disturbances in 2020. However, the year-by-year change in the illegal substances offences ranking is 19.46%, which suggests a slight improvement. Property crimes are Average, with a rating of 3,238.66, and there were 6,997 in the neighbourhood in 2020. The year-by-year change in the property misconduct rate is -14.19%, indicating a decrease in property-related crimes.

Violent crimes are Low, with a rating of 919.25, making this community a relatively peaceful place to live. The year-by-year change in the violent crime rate is 0.06%, indicating a stable trend.

Now, let's explore the neighbourhood's demographics. With 30.7% of the population holding a university certificate or degree, this area is considered Above Average compared to other BC neighbourhoods. On the other hand, 11.4% of the population has no certificate or degree, which is Low compared to the average in BC.

The median household income near our property with address 204 4600 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, is $84,053, which is Above Average compared to the British Columbia average. The median personal income is $37,130, also Above Average compared to the BC average. Interestingly, 49.9% of households in this neighbourhood have a mortgage, which is Below Average.

In terms of transportation, the closest bus station is Eastbound Moncton St @ Phoenix Dr, located 0.31 km away from our property with listing MLS^® R3057094. Unemployment rates in the area are 5.7%, which is Below Average compared to other province neighbourhoods.

This community has experienced Above Average growth, with a population change of 2.5% between 2011 and 2016. The population density per square kilometre is 3,883.8, which is High compared to other areas. Average family size is 2.9, which is Average compared to the whole region. A notable 67% of families in this area have children, making it an excellent choice for families. Additionally, 58.4% of residents are married or living common law, which is Average.

The average age of the population is 43.4, which is Above Average compared to other BC cities. As for housing, the average value of dwellings in this neighbourhood is $1,101,567, which is High compared to other areas in British Columbia.

Average owner payments are Above Average in the area adjacent to 204 4600 Westwater Drive, with owners spending $1,469 on average for their dwellings. Tenants are paying $1,266 in this district, also Above Average compared to other cities.

Interestingly, 35.5% of the population in this district are renters, which is Above Average compared to other BC cities and areas. Language-wise, 8.5% of the population speaks English and French, which is Average. However, 87.4% of residents speak only English, which is