3 Safest Areas To Live in Vancouver
If you have a family, you know how important safety is. It's probably one of the biggest, if not the biggest, influencing factors when you buy a home. You don't want to locate in a high-risk neighbourhood, where you have to fear a break-in to your home or have someone stealing something from your car.
Vancouver, like any big city, has some parts of town that are safer than others. If you want to locate in Vancouver, here are the top three safest areas to reside.
Shaughnessy
(photo from Wikipedia)
Shaughnessy is unlike many of the other areas in Vancouver. For starters, it tends to have the wealthiest residents in the city. In the Shaughnessy Heights region, the average household has a net worth of $13.8 million, and the average household income is $700,000. Home prices tend to follow suit, and it will cost people at least a few million to locate in this area (for a relative "bargain," consider a condo in this region).
Of course, with wealth often comes lower crime rates, and this region is no exception. Couple that with homes that have character and big lots (for Vancouver), and you'll see why Shaughnessy is such a highly-sought-after region of Vancouver.
West Point Grey
(photo from Vancouver new condos)
This neighborhood is over by the University of British Columbia. The fact that it is secluded and residential contributes to its low crime rates. There's no shortage of things to do in this neighborhood since it's near Kitsilano and the Endowment Lands of UBC.
One of the nice things about West Point Grey is the variety of properties there. You can find heritage properties, contemporary homes, and everything in between. No matter where you locate within West Point Grey, it will be safe and walkable. If you have a family, this neighborhood is hard to beat!
South Cambie
(photo from South Cambie)
South Cambie is a fascinating neighbourhood with a rich history. It used to be an ok neighbourhood - nothing to rave about, but you wouldn't find it on one of these lists. In 2010, the construction of SkyTrain's Canada Line put this place on the map. Suddenly, people could live here and take the train to practically anywhere they wanted to go.
As such, South Cambie started to become a desirable area and, over the past decade, has had consistently low crime rates. What makes South Cambie unique is its walkability and proximity to the downtown core. If you want to take the train, walk, bike, or hop in your car, South Cambie is your destination.
Just east of Shaughnessy, you get some of the benefits of living in one of the more upscale parts of town without necessarily paying the same prices.
Overall, Vancouver Is a Safe Place To Live
While these three areas, Shaughnessy, West Point Grey, and South Cambie, are the safest places to live in Vancouver, it is worth noting that Vancouver is a reasonably safe city overall. Except for the problems in the downtown eastside area, most of Vancouver is safe for families and young professionals.
If you're interested in moving to Vancouver and finding a safe area within the city, please contact me. I'd be happy to find something safe that works for your budget!
