8200 Garden City Rd, Richmond, BC, MLS^® R3020040

Welcome to this beautiful home located at 8200 Garden City Road in the heart of Richmond, BC. As we walk through this stunning property with MLS^® R3020040, let me share with you the wonderful features of this neighborhood.

We're proud to say that this home is serviced by Garden City Elementary School, just a short 0.12 km walk away. With a rating of 7.7/10, this school is a gem for families. Plus, it's also close to R C Palmer Secondary School, which has a rating of no official rating available. For those looking for a more independent education, St. Paul School, a highly-rated elementary school, is just 0.49 km away with a rating of 10/10. For secondary education, Richmond Christian School, a highly-rated option, is 2.98 km away with a rating of 9.3/10.

When it comes to safety, our neighborhood excels. With a crime rate of 7,826.57 incidents per 100,000 population, we're below the national average. According to Statistics Canada's 2020 report, our neighborhood has an average crime rate compared to other Canadian cities. Plus, the year-over-year change in crime rate is a positive -3.39%. While there are some areas for improvement, such as a high rate of drug-related offenses, our neighborhood is generally a safe and peaceful place to live.

Our neighborhood is a diverse and vibrant community. With 33.3% of residents holding a university certificate or degree, we're above the provincial average. Plus, with a median household income of $82,716, we're above average compared to other areas in British Columbia. The median personal income is $24,960, which is slightly lower than the provincial average. However, with 48.1% of households owning their homes, we're below average in terms of homeownership.

Getting around is easy with our neighborhood's convenient location. The Northbound Garden City Rd @ Dayton Ave bus station is just 0.13 km away, making it a short walk to public transportation.

Our neighborhood is surrounded by wonderful lifestyle amenities. With a population density of 2,348.8 people per square kilometer, we're above average in terms of population density. Plus, with an average family size of 3, we're above average in terms of family size. The percent of families with children is 66.3%, which is above average. And with an average age of 43.8, we're above average in terms of age.

When it comes to real estate, our neighborhood is a hot market. With an average value of dwellings at $1,066,926, we're above average compared to other areas in British Columbia. Plus, with average owner payments of $1,429 and tenant payments of $1,713, we're above average in terms of rent-to-own ratios.

Our neighborhood is a close-knit community with a strong sense of belonging. With 8.2% of residents renting, we're below average compared to other areas in British Columbia. Plus, with 83.4% of residents speaking only English, we're below average in terms of linguistic diversity.

Getting around our neighborhood is easy, with 15.9% of residents using public transportation, 81.7% using cars, 0.7% using bicycles, and 1.4% walking.

If you're looking for a safe, diverse, and vibrant community with a strong sense of belonging, look no further than 8200 Garden City Road in Richmond, BC. Contact me today to schedule a viewing of this beautiful property with MLS^® R3020040!