Livability Score

61
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (31) F
Entertainment (26) F
Food and Drink (54) F
Fitness (12) F
Groceries (23) F
Parks (219) F
Shops (67) F
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Grand Boulevard (A+)

2. Kirkstone (A+)

3. Tempe (A+)

4. Central Lynn (A+)

5. Lynnmour South (A+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 7.5% take public transportation in North Vancouver.
Public Transit Stops (377)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.5% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Roche Point (A+)

2. Riverside East (A+)

3. West Lynn Terrace (A+)

4. Highlands (A+)

5. Cove Cliff (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in North Vancouver is 133/100 - which is 8% higher than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Parkgate (F)

2. Lions Gate (F)

3. Lynnmour North (F)

4. Lower Lonsdale (F)

5. Lynnmour South (F)

crime A

North Vancouver crime rates are 2,561 per 100k, which is 58% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
2,086 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
475 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Braemar (A+)

2. Upper Delbrook (A+)

3. Cleveland (A+)

4. Canyon Heights (A+)

5. Highlands (A+)

employment A+

The median income in North Vancouver is $132,873 - which is 54% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$132,873 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.3% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Norwood Queens (A+)

2. Windsor Park (A+)

3. Kirkstone (A+)

4. Grand Boulevard (A+)

5. Keith Lynn (A+)

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (25)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Cedar Village (A+)

2. Central Lynn (A+)

3. Cove Cliff (A+)

4. Deep Cove (A+)

5. Delbrook (A+)

housing C

North Vancouver home prices are $1,449,000 - which is 51% higher than British Columbia
Home Price
$1,449,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
16% C-
Home Affordability
10.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. McCartney Woods (A+)

2. Riverside West (A+)

3. Parkway (A+)

4. Upper Lynn (A+)

5. Indian River (A+)

schools B+

The North Vancouver graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
67% C+
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (37) F
High Schools (17) F
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Upper West Lynn (A+)

2. Cedar Village (A+)

3. Windridge (A+)

4. Windsor Park (A+)

5. Central Lonsdale (A+)

ratings B-

North Vancouver has an overall rating of 69% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes B-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Deep Cove (A+)

2. Dollarton (B+)

3. Lower Lonsdale (B+)

4. Grousewoods (B-)

5. Blueridge (A+)

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North Vancouver Area Facts

  • North Vancouver has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • North Vancouver crime rates are 58% lower than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in North Vancouver is 8% higher than the British Columbia average

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      North Vancouver, BC

      Located on the Burard Inlet directly across from the city of Vancouver, North Vancouver is a more affordable residential option that’s popular as a commuter city. North Vancouver offers the best of both the great Canadian outdoors and all the benefits of a multicultural metropolis lifestyle. Residents of North Vancouver could be kayaking down the Capilano River and be dining in downtown Vancouver within thirty minutes. Our North Vancouver Livability guide will take you through the best of what this city offers, from the well-developed infrastructure to the best of entertainment and family fun.

      Due to the extremely high rents, amongst the highest in Canada, as well as a high cost of living that includes expensive utilities, amenities, gas and lifestyle costs, North Vancouver is one of the most expensive places to live in in Canada. If you are planning to commute to work, you should also factor in the cost of car maintenance, as this can get quite steep, quite fast. However, if you’re looking for a cheaper transit alternative, North Vancouver is served by local buses run by the Coast Mountain Bus Company. Another highlight of North Vancouver’s well maintained infrastructure is the school board. The North Vancouver School Board runs eight high schools and 30 elementary schools, including a Francophone school, which make it ideal for families with young children.

      Although North Vancouver is a relatively small town with a relaxed vibe well away from the bustle of the city, you’ll find plenty in the way of events, activities and entertainment. Apart from enjoying the great outdoors by walking and biking along the waterfront, North Vancouver residents have access to hiking and skiing activities all year long at the Grouse and Seymour. For a taste of authentic local arts and culture, visit North Vancouver’s number of craft breweries and spirit distilleries or any of the events hosted by the North Vancouver Community Arts Council or Shipyard Social. These lively historical events are sure to be a highlight of any North Vancouver resident and typically feature dancing, music, food and drinks. The Shipyards Night Market, the North Vancouver Museum and the Summer Sessions Concert Series are also a must attend.

      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in North Vancouver? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Evelyn Park
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      McNair Park
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      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
      Museum & Archives Community History Centre
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      Blueshore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts
      Seymour Art Gallery
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      Food & Drink

      North Shore Liquor Shop
      Dairy Queen
      Subway
      Papa John's
      BC Liquor Store
      McDonald's
      The Black Bear Neighbourhood Pub
      Deep Cove Ice Cream Café

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Vancouver? Of all people who commute, 7.5% take public transportation in North Vancouver.
      Drive to Work
      39%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      equal to the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North Vancouver? The cost of living in North Vancouver is 133/100 - which is 8% higher than British Columbia.
      North Vancouver
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in North Vancouver? North Vancouver crime rates are 2,561, which are 58% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      2,561 per 100k people

      39% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 40

      39% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in North Vancouver? The median income in North Vancouver is $132,873 which is 54% higher than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $132,87361% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      66%3% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      49% lower than the CDN average

      A Health & Safety

      Is North Vancouver a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Deep Cove Pharmacy
      Cove Health
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Remedy'sRx
      Pharmasave
      Pharmasave
      North West Marine Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Deep Cove Medical Clinic
      Marine Drive Medical Clinic
      Northshore Medical Clinic

      C Housing

      What are North Vancouver home prices? North Vancouver home prices are $1,449,000 - which is 51% higher than British Columbia
      Median home value
      $1,449,000120% higher than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      78%

      15% higher than the CDN average

      B+ North Vancouver Schools

      Does North Vancouver have good schools? The North Vancouver graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      10% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      42%

      66% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      67%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      B- User Ratings

      Is North Vancouver a good place to live? North Vancouver has an overall rating of 69% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      69%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      69%

      5 total surveys

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