Livability Score

80
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) A+
Caffè Artigiano
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Delany's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Bridge House Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Corner Stone Bistro
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bisou Bake House
Coffee Shop
Bean Around The World Coffees
Coffee Shop
Vomero Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Douce Diner
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Bubble Tea Bluemoon
Coffee Shop
Roastmastir's
Coffee Shop
Brazza Gelato & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
JJ Bean
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Zestea
Coffee Shop
Blenz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Thomas Haas Chocolates
Coffee Shop
Take Five Café
Coffee Shop
High Boat Cafe and Catering
Coffee Shop
Bean Around The World
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) A+
4 Cats Arts Studio
Theatre Arts
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Attraction
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Attraction
Capilano River Hatchery
Attraction
Centennial Theatre
Theatre Arts
Cleveland Dam
Attraction
King Pins Bowling
Bowling Alley
Presentation House Theatre
Theatre Arts
Cineplex Cinemas & VIP
Cinema
Grouse Grind Trailhead
Attraction
The Polygon Gallery
Art Gallery
Grouse Mountain Skyride Base
Attraction
BLAH
Art Gallery
The Theatre At Hendry Hall
Theatre Arts
Ferry Building Gallery
Art Gallery
Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Museum & Archives Community History Centre
Museum
Silk Purse
Theatre Arts
West Vancouver Art Museum
Art Gallery
Nine O'Clock Gun
Attraction
Snowmobiles
Attraction
Miniature Railway
Attraction
Grizzly Bear Habitat
Zoo
Vancouver Aquarium
Aquarium
Ampitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (9) A+
The Windsor Meat Company
Fast Food
Village Wines
Alcohol
Edgemont Liquor Shop
Alcohol
Krave Kulture
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Freshslice Pizza
Fast Food
Roger's Chocolate
Sweets
La Galleria Fine Foods
Deli
BC Liquor
Alcohol
Two Lions
Bar
Westview Fresh Pizza
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Everything Wine
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Hearthstone Tap & Forno
Bar
Hearthstone Tap & Forno
Alcohol
A&W
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Queens Cross Liquor Store
Alcohol
Queens Cross
Bar
Quiznos
Fast Food
Best Fried Chicken In Town
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
MOOYAH
Fast Food
Fitness (0) A+
Delbrook Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Delbrook Recreation Center
Community Centre
Spin Society Cycling Studio
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
Healthy You Pilates Studio
Gym
Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Memoria Community Center
Community Centre
Fitness World
Gym
ACCESS
Community Centre
Chief Joe Mathias Centre
Community Centre
Club16 Trevor Linden Fitness
Gym
Steve Nash Fitness World & Sports Club
Gym
yyoga
Gym
John Braithwaite Community Centre
Community Centre
Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Train West Van
Gym
Freedom Health Studio
Gym
Breathe Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Lynn Valley Community Recreation Centre
Community Centre
West Vancouver Community Arts Council
Community Centre
The Bar Method
Gym
MOOV Yoga & Movement Studio
Gym
Groceries (6) A+
Highland Produce
Grocery Store
Thrifty Foods
Grocery Store
Columbus Farm Market
Grocery Store
Edgemont Gourmet Meats
Butcher
COBS Bread
Bakery
BjornBar Bakery - Edgemont Village
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Henry's Grocery
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Tama Organic Life
Grocery Store
Hodori Market
Grocery Store
Queenside Market;Queensdale Market
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Thrifty Foods
Grocery Store
Meridian Farm Market
Grocery Store
Choice's Markets
Grocery Store
Sungiven Foods
Grocery Store
The Cheese​ Man
Grocery Store
Blue Seas Fish Market
Seafood
SABOOS BREAD
Bakery
Amir Bakery
Bakery
Vanak
Grocery Store
Loblaws City Market
Grocery Store
Persia Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (11) A+
Natural Playground
Playground
Fairmont Park
Park
Dudley Place
Park
Murdo Fraser Park
Park
Delbrook Park
Park
William Griffin Park
Park
Eldon Park
Park
Mackay Creek Park
Park
Cleveland Elementary School
Park
Capilano Park
Park
Evergreen Park
Park
Mosquito Creek Park
Park
Mosquito Creek Park
Park
Glenwood Park
Park
Heywood Park
Park
Ashdown Park
Park
Klee Wyck Park
Park
Hugo Ray Park
Park
Cedardale Park
Park
Hyak Park
Park
Mahon Park
Park
MacKay Park
Park
Rockland Park
Park
Carisbrook Park
Park
Wagg Creek Park
Park
Shops (19) A+
Hairworks in the Village
Beauty
Vicki's Hair Fasion
Hairdresser
Rosa
Florist
Edgemont Optometry
Optician
Runaway Bay
Beauty
Paws and Claws Pantry
Pets
The Comeback
Clothing
Highland Optical
Optician
Edgemont Village Jeweler
Fashion
Kids Books in the Village
Books
Gity
Hairdresser
Pandora
Gift Shop
Capilano Barber
Hairdresser
32 Books
Books
Twiga
Clothing
Zig Zag
Clothing
Deborah's Place
Hairdresser
Sofiabella
Clothing
Head Quarters Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Capilano Trading Post
Gift Shop
Hair Mode
Hairdresser
Mark's
Clothing
Red Wing
Shoes
Pacific Vision MD
Optician
Sabai Thai Spa
Beauty
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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 A+

Of all people who commute, 5.0% take public transportation in Highlands.
Public Transit Stops (19)
Stops & Stations A+
Highland Blvd (NB) at Belmont Ave
Bus Stop
Highland Blvd (SB) at Kennedy Ave
Bus Stop
Highland Blvd (SB) at Canfield Cres
Bus Stop
Highland Blvd (NB) at Woodbine Dr
Bus Stop
Highland Blvd (NB) at Glenora Ave
Bus Stop
Highland Blvd (SB) at Forest Hills Dr
Bus Stop
Highland Blvd (SB) at Woodbine Dr
Bus Stop
West Queens Rd (WB) at Colwood Dr
Bus Stop
Edgemont Blvd (EB) at Highland Dr
Bus Stop
West Queens Rd (EB) at Edgemont Blvd
Bus Stop
Edgemont Blvd (WB) at Ridgewood Dr
Bus Stop
Edgemont Blvd (EB) at Ridgewood Dr
Bus Stop
West Queens Rd (WB) at Thorncliffe Dr
Bus Stop
Highland Blvd (NB) at Melbourne Ave
Bus Stop
Highland Blvd (SB) at Beaumont Dr
Bus Stop
West Queens Rd (WB) at Del Rio Dr
Bus Stop
Ridgewood Dr (EB) at Brookridge Dr
Bus Stop
Highland Blvd (NB) at Leovista Ave
Bus Stop
West Queens Rd (EB) at Del Rio Dr
Bus Stop
Edgemont Blvd (EB) at Sunset Blvd
Bus Stop
Edgemont Blvd (WB) at Sunset Blvd
Bus Stop
Highland Blvd (SB) at Sunnycrest Dr
Bus Stop
Delbrook Ave (SB) at West Windsor Rd
Bus Stop
Delbrook Ave (NB) at West Windsor Rd
Bus Stop
Delbrook Ave (NB) at St Ives Cres
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.0% D-
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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 Highlands is 172/100 - which is 39% 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+

Highlands crime rates are 1,534 per 100k, which is 75% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
1,250 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
284 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 Highlands is $160,227 - which is 86% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$160,227 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.7% C+
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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 A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Edgemont Chiropractic Clinic
Clinic
Edgemont Village Dental Care
Dentist
Bodyside Laser Clinic
Clinic
Village Dental Group
Dentist
Marine Drive Medical Clinic
Doctor
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Remedy'sRx
Pharmacy
NVD #3
Fire Station
Northshore Medical Clinic
Doctor
Peak Dental
Dentist
SafeMed Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Medical Clinic
Doctor
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Blue Sky Dental
Dentist
District of North Vancouver Fire Hall #5
Fire Station
North West Marine Pharmacy
Pharmacy
London Drugs
Pharmacy
Dr Shokrazi, Dermatologist
Doctor
Lonsdale Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Northmount Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Nova Dental Clinic
Dentist
North Vancouver RCMP
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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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 D-

Highlands home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C-
Home Affordability
N/A 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 A+

The Highlands graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
70% B-
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (1) B-
Highlands Elementary
Cleveland Elementary
Larson Elementary
Continuing Ed SD 44
Braemar Elementary
Canyon Heights Elementary
Andre-Piolat
Capilano Elementary
Queen Mary Community Elementary
Westview Elementary
Holy Trinity School
Norgate Community Elementary
Montroyal Elementary
Ecole Cedardale
St Anthony's
Carisbrooke Elementary
St Edmund's
Westcot Elementary
Collingwood School
Queensbury Elementary
St Alcuin College for the Liberal Arts
Boundary Elementary
Ridgeview Elementary
Vancouver Waldorf School
Ridgeway Elementary
High Schools (0) C-
Handsworth Secondary
Mountainside Secondary
North Vancouver Online Learning
Andre-Piolat
St Thomas Aquinas
Carson Graham Secondary
Collingwood School
Bodwell High School
St Alcuin College for the Liberal Arts
Sutherland Secondary
Sentinel Secondary
Vancouver Waldorf School
Cousteau L'Ecole Francaise Interna'le
Argyle Secondary
West Vancouver Inglewood Secondary
West Vancouver Secondary
Brockton Preparatory School
King George Secondary
Franklin School
Alexander Academy
Sino Bright School BC
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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+)

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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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Highlands, North Vancouver, BC Area Guide

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Highlands Area Facts

  • Highlands has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Highlands crime rates are 40% lower than the North Vancouver average
  • Cost of living in Highlands is 29% higher than the North Vancouver average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Highlands? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Natural Playground
      Fairmont Park
      Dudley Place
      Murdo Fraser Park
      Delbrook Park
      William Griffin Park
      Eldon Park
      Mackay Creek Park

      Entertainment

      4 Cats Arts Studio
      Capilano Suspension Bridge
      Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
      Capilano River Hatchery
      Centennial Theatre
      Cleveland Dam
      King Pins Bowling
      Presentation House Theatre

      Food & Drink

      The Windsor Meat Company
      Village Wines
      Edgemont Liquor Shop
      Krave Kulture
      Subway
      Freshslice Pizza
      Roger's Chocolate
      La Galleria Fine Foods

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Highlands? Of all people who commute, 5.0% take public transportation in Highlands.
      Drive to Work
      32%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highlands? The cost of living in Highlands is 172/100 - which is 39% higher than British Columbia.
      Highlands
      172

      72% more expensive than average

      North Vancouver
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Highlands? Highlands crime rates are 1,534, which are 75% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      1,534 per 100k people

      64% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 66

      64% 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 Highlands? The median income in Highlands is $160,227 which is 86% higher than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $160,22794% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      59%8% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      26% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Highlands 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

      D- Housing

      What are Highlands home prices? Highlands home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      86%

      27% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Highlands Schools

      Does Highlands have good schools? The Highlands graduation rate is 90% - which is 5% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      46%

      82% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      70%

      5% higher than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Highlands a good place to live? Highlands has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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