3870 W 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC, MLS^® R2952248

Welcome to the beautiful community of Dunbar, nestled in the heart of Vancouver, BC. I'm thrilled to introduce you to this stunning property located at 3870 W 17th Avenue, proudly bearing the MLS listing number R2952248.

As we step into this wonderful neighborhood, you'll find the highly-rated Queen Elizabeth Elementary School just a short 0.79 km away from this fantastic home. With a rating of 6.4/10, this school is a great asset for families with young children. If you're looking for an independent school option, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is just 0.9 km from this property and boasts an impressive rating of 10/10. For secondary education, St George's School is a mere 1.25 km away, also with a rating of 10/10.

Now, let's talk about the safety of our community. According to the 2020 crime statistics from Statistics Canada, the neighborhood surrounding this property has an overall crime rate of 7,470.82, which is considered Average compared to other Canadian cities. However, it's reassuring to know that the year-over-year change in the total crime rate is a impressive -14.94%. When it comes to drug-related crimes, the area has an Average rating, with 1,604 incidents reported in 2020. The good news is that the year-over-year change in the illegal substances offenses ranking is a mere 1.58%. Property crimes, on the other hand, are Above Average, with 35,089 incidents reported in 2020. But don't worry, the year-over-year change in the property misconduct rate is a significant -20.80%. Lastly, violent crime rates are Below Average, with 1,311.69 incidents reported in 2020, and a year-over-year change of 3.53%.

As we explore the community, you'll find the Westbound W 16 Ave @ Wallace St bus station just 0.16 km away from this property, making it an ideal location for those who rely on public transportation.

Now, let's talk about the demographics of our wonderful community. According to the latest statistics, 52.6% of the population in this neighborhood holds a university certificate or degree, which is High compared to other BC neighborhoods. On the other hand, 10.2% 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 $92,818, which is Above Average compared to the British Columbia average. Additionally, the median personal income is $37,262, also Above Average in comparison to the BC average. It's worth noting that the percentage of households with a mortgage is 47.2%, which is Low.

As we delve deeper into the community's statistics, we find that the unemployment rate is a mere 5.7%, which is Below Average compared to other province neighborhoods. Population growth between 2011 and 2016 was a modest 0.1%, which is Average compared to the average growth rate of this region. The population density per square kilometer is a high 3,730.1, which is also High compared to other areas. The average family size in this community is 3, which is Above Average compared to the whole region. Additionally, 70.1% of families in this area have children, which is High. The percentage of married or living common law couples is 58.7%, which is Average.

In terms of age, the average age of the population in this community is 40.9, which is Average compared to other BC cities. When it comes to dwellings, the average value is a staggering $2,729,934, which is High compared to other areas in British Columbia. Average owner payments are also High in this area, with owners spending an average of $2,289 per month. Tenants, on the other hand, are paying an average of $1,693 per month, which is High compared to other cities. Interestingly, 27.2% of the population in this area are renters, which is Average compared to other BC cities and areas.

Lastly, let's talk about language and transportation. The percentage of English and French speakers in this community is 15%, which is Above Average. However, the percentage of English speakers only is 79.7%, which is Below Average. On the other hand, 5.1% of the population speaks neither English nor French, which is High compared to other BC cities. When it comes to transportation, 22.5% of the population uses public transport, which is Above Average. 62.8% of the population uses cars, which is Low. 6.7% of the population uses bicycles, which is High. And 5.7% of the population walks