707 6655 Buswell St, Richmond, BC, MLS^® R3058125

Welcome to 707 6655 Buswell Street, a beautiful property in the heart of Richmond, BC, listed with MLS^® R3058125. As we walk through this charming community, let's start with the schools that serve this area.

Just down the road, you'll find William Cook Elementary School, a fantastic institution that's only 0.44 km away from this property. With a rating of 5.7/10, William Cook Elementary School is a great choice for families. According to Statistics Canada's 2020 report, this school has a high rating, reflecting the school's commitment to providing quality education to its students.

In addition to William Cook Elementary School, this property is also served by A.R. MacNeill Secondary School, located 1.42 km away. Although A.R. MacNeill Secondary School doesn't have a rating, it's a well-established institution that's known for its academic excellence.

For those looking for independent schools, St. Paul School is the closest elementary school, with a rating of 10/10. Located 1.23 km from this property, St. Paul School is a great option for families who want a smaller, more personalized learning environment. For secondary independent schools, City Vancouver Academy is the closest option, with a location 2.17 km away.

Now, let's talk about crime rates in the area. According to Statistics Canada's 2020 report, there were 16,909 reported disturbances in this neighbourhood, with an overall crime rate of 7,826.57. This rate is considered average compared to other Canadian cities. What's reassuring is that the year-by-year change in the total crime rate is -3.39%, indicating a decrease in crime rates over time.

In terms of specific types of crime, the drug crime rate near this property is considered high, with an illegal substances offences rating of 2,081.96. However, the year-by-year change in the illegal substances offences ranking is 19.46%, suggesting a slight increase in this type of crime.

Property crimes in the neighbourhood are considered average, with a property misconduct rating of 3,238.66. There were 6,997 property crimes reported in 2020, with a year-by-year change in the property misconduct rate of -14.19%. This indicates a decrease in property crimes over time.

Violent crime rates in the area are considered low, with a rate of 919.25. This is a positive trend, and the year-by-year change in the violent crime rate is 0.06%, indicating a slight increase in violent crimes.

As we explore this neighbourhood, you'll find that the closest Bus station is Eastbound Anderson Rd @ Buswell St, just 0.11 km away from this property.

Now, let's talk about demographics. This neighbourhood has a high proportion of residents with a university certificate or degree, with 33.7% of the population holding this level of education. This is considered high compared to other BC neighbourhoods. On the other hand, 14.3% of the population in this neighbourhood has no certificate or degree, which is below average compared to the average in BC.

In terms of income, the median household income near this property is $34,880, which is considered low compared to the British Columbia average. The median personal income is also low, at $17,510. However, 51.3% of households in this neighbourhood have a mortgage, which is below average.

Unemployment rates in the area are also low, at 5.9%. This is considered below average compared to other province neighbourhoods.

This property is located in the Brighouse area of Richmond, where the population change between 2011 and 2016 was -1%. This is considered below average compared to the average growth rate of this region.

As we walk through this neighbourhood, you'll notice a high population density, with 12,603.7 people per square kilometre. This is considered high compared to other areas in BC.

In terms of family size, the average size of families in this area is 2.6, which is considered low compared to the whole region. However, 58.4% of families in this neighbourhood have children, which is considered average. A high percentage of residents in this area are married or living common law, at 51.6%, which is below average.

The average age of the population in this area is 43.6, which is considered above average compared to other BC cities. This suggests that this neighbourhood is a great option for families and retirees.

In terms of real estate, the average value of dwellings in this neighbourhood is $482,048, which is considered above average compared to other areas in British Columbia. However, average owner payments are below average in this area, at $1,119. Tenants in this area are paying $