Livability Score

76
/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 (185) A+
Cafe Medina
Coffee Shop
Laboratory Sous Vide Cuisine Inc.
Coffee Shop
Giovane Caffè
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Gotcha
Coffee Shop
Buro
Coffee Shop
Blenz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Trees Organic Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Jugo Juice
Coffee Shop
Café Crêpe
Coffee Shop
Ikoi Cha
Coffee Shop
Pacific Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Nordstrom E-Bar
Coffee Shop
Incognito
Coffee Shop
Le Petit Belge
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
JJ Bean
Coffee Shop
Xing Fu Tang
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
JJ Bean
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (48) A+
The Centre
Theatre Arts
The Centre For Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Vancouver Public Library
Attraction
Commodore Bowling & Billards
Bowling Alley
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Theatre Arts
Commodore Ballroom
Nightclub
The Orpheum
Theatre Arts
The Post at 750
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Nightclub
The Orpheum
Theatre Arts
Vancouver Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Venue
Nightclub
Vancouver Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Or
Art Gallery
Vogue Theatre
Theatre Arts
Studio Lounge & Nightclub
Nightclub
The Roxy Cabaret
Nightclub
Frankie's Jazz Club
Theatre Arts
Chali Rosso
Art Gallery
Contemporary Art Gallery
Theatre Arts
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
Art Gallery
The Pink Alley
Attraction
The Penthouse
Nightclub
Birks Clock
Attraction
Food and Drink (264) A+
Kung Fu Noodle
Fast Food
Bay Sushi Cafe
Fast Food
Viet Sub
Fast Food
Falafel King
Fast Food
Japadog
Fast Food
Curry Fusion
Fast Food
The Chopped Leaf
Fast Food
Robson Wine Beer + Spirits
Alcohol
Five Guys
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Orange Julius
Fast Food
Fatburger
Fast Food
Ricardo's Kandy Korner
Sweets
Hubbub
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Library Square Public House
Bar
Living Foods
Fast Food
Pelicana Chicken
Fast Food
Ben Gong's Tea
Beverages
Library Square Pizza
Fast Food
Lennox Pub
Bar
Brooklyn NYC Pizzeria
Fast Food
Pokérrito
Fast Food
Salad Loop
Fast Food
La Prep
Fast Food
Fitness (30) A+
Sweat Co.
Gym
Fitness World Granville Signature
Gym
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness
Gym
Artus Shakur Personal Training
Gym
Studeo
Gym
Yyoga Downtown Flow
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
West Coast Strength & Movement
Gym
Gathering Place
Community Centre
Sculpt Studio
Gym
All City Athetics
Gym
Rumble Boxing
Gym
Hybrid Training
Gym
West Coast Shiatau Clinic
Gym
Naturopathic
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
SoulCycle
Gym
Piranha
Community Centre
Barry's
Gym
Game Center
Community Centre
Ebody Vancouver
Gym
Directions Youth Services
Community Centre
Fitness World
Gym
Everyday Athletes
Gym
Roundhouse Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (38) A+
IGA
Grocery Store
Vitasave
Health Food
H Mart
Grocery Store
Meinhardt Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Footo Croissant
Bakery
Body Energy Club
Health Food
Pender Grocery
Grocery Store
Nesters Food Market
Grocery Store
Hazukido
Bakery
Le Doux Ciel
Bakery
PureBread
Bakery
Cookies by George
Bakery
IGA
Grocery Store
Angus T
Bakery
B49
Bakery
大統華 T&T Supermarket
Grocery Store
Fujiya
Grocery Store
Nesters Market
Grocery Store
Hoduya
Bakery
La Bottega Di Mangia
Grocery Store
Urban Fare
Grocery Store
Choices
Grocery Store
Ladurée
Bakery
Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake
Bakery
Urban Fare
Grocery Store
Parks (47) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
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Park
Cathedral Square
Park
BC Hydro Plaza
Park
Robson Square
Park
Yaletown Park
Park
St. Julien Square
Park
Victory Square
Park
Art Philips Park
Park
Art Phillips Park
Park
One Wall Centre Park
Park
Helmcken Park
Park
Emery Barnes Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Ring Gear
Park
Portal Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Coopers' Park
Park
Pigeon Park (Pioneer Place)
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (450) A+
Cut my Hair
Hairdresser
Qvorvm
Clothing
Dona Lucia
Beauty
Magic Touch
Beauty
Time & Gold
Fashion
Circle K
Convenience Store
Air
Hairdresser
HomeSense
Interior Decoration
Fido
Electronics
Grand Central
Florist
Clover Salon
Hairdresser
Dollarama
Discount Store
Rogers
Electronics
Hair Salon SeJong
Hairdresser
PhoneBox
Electronics
Hudson's Bay
Department Store
Dian Creations
Fashion
Body Energy Club
Nutrition Supplements
Ottico
Optician
Hudson's Bay
Department Store
Curlique
Beauty
Winners
Clothing
Best Buy
Electronics
Claire's
Gift Shop
Helly Hansen
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Renfrew - Collingwood (A+)

2. Stanley Park (A+)

3. Granville (A+)

4. Renfrew Heights (A+)

5. Quilchena (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 13.5% take public transportation in Downtown Vancouver.
Public Transit Stops (180)
Stops & Stations A+
Richard St (SB) at Georgia St
Bus Stop
West Georgia St (EB) at Seymour St
Bus Stop
West Georgia Street (EB) at Homer Street
Bus Stop
Seymour St (NB) at West Georgia St
Bus Stop
West Georgia Street (WB) At Richards Street
Bus Stop
Seymour St (NB) at Robson St
Bus Stop
West Georgia Street (WB) at Homer Street
Bus Stop
West Georgia St (WB) at Seymour St
Bus Stop
West Georgia St (WB) at Seymour St
Bus Stop
West Georgia St (EB) at Homer St
Bus Stop
Granville St (NB) at West Georgia St
Bus Stop
Robson Street (WB) at Granville Street
Bus Stop
Granville St (SB) at Robson St
Bus Stop
West Georgia St (EB) at Granville St
Bus Stop
Granville St (SB) at West Georgia St
Bus Stop
Vancouver City Centre
Transit Station
Robson Street (WB) at Hamilton Street
Bus Stop
Seymour St (NB) at Dunsmuir St
Bus Stop
West Georgia St (WB) at Granville St
Bus Stop
Granville
Transit Station
Granville St (NB) at Smithe St
Bus Stop
Granville St (NB) at Dunsmuir St
Bus Stop
Howe St (SB) at West Georgia St
Bus Stop
Cambie Street (SB) at West Georgia Street
Bus Stop
Howe St (SB) at Robson St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
13.5% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. University Hill (A+)

2. White Rock (A+)

3. Tsawwassen Indian Reserve (A+)

4. McMillan Island 6 (D-)

5. Acadia Park (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Downtown Vancouver is 119/100 - which is 4% lower 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. Davie Village (D)

2. Chinatown (D-)

3. Mole Hill (D-)

4. Strathcona (F)

5. Champlain Heights (F)

crime D-

Downtown Vancouver crime rates are 6,032 per 100k, which is equal to British Columbia
Property Crime
4,913 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,119 crimes per 100k D+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Dunbar Southlands (A+)

2. Mackenzie Heights (A+)

3. Shaughnessy (A+)

4. Shaughnessy Heights (A+)

5. University Hill (A+)

employment A-

The median income in Downtown Vancouver is $87,266 - which is 1% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$87,266 C-
Unemployment Rate
4.0% B+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Olympic Village (A+)

2. South Cambie (A+)

3. Greektown (A+)

4. South False Creek (A+)

5. West Point Grey (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (70)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Vancouver City Centre Dental
Dentist
London Drugs
Pharmacy
SmileStone Dental
Dentist
Granville Station Dental
Dentist
Sina
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Pure Integrative Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Firehall No. 8
Fire Station
Aarm Dental Group
Dentist
Rexall
Pharmacy
Clear Advantage
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Coast Medical
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Yaletown Laser Centre
Dentist
IV
Clinic
Mainland Clinic
Clinic
Yaletown Dentistry
Dentist
Enamel
Dentist
Conscious Mind Clinic
Clinic
Footbridge
Clinic
Symmetrix
Clinic
Stadium Dental
Dentist
Howe Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bentall Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Fraserview (A+)

2. Granville (A+)

3. Kerrisdale (A+)

4. Lower Hudson (A+)

5. Seymour Creek Indian Reserve (A+)

housing F

Downtown Vancouver home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A F
Home Affordability
N/A F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Granville Island (A+)

2. Olympic Village (A)

3. South False Creek (A)

4. Champlain Heights (A-)

5. Davie Village (B)

schools A+

The Downtown Vancouver graduation rate is 96% - which is 11% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
69% B-
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (5) A+
Pacific Spirit School
The Westside School
Claren Academy
Crosstown Elementary
Lord Roberts Annex
Elsie Roy Elementary
False Creek Elementary
Lord Roberts Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary
St Francis Xavier
Henry Hudson Elementary
Mount Pleasant Elementary
Blessed Sacrament School
St Patrick's Elementary
BCCH Child Psychiatry Unit School Prgm
Peak House School Program
Admiral Seymour Elementary
Chief Maquinna Elementary
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementary
Simon Fraser Elementary
Florence Nightingale Elementary
Westside Montessori Elementary School
Lord Tennyson Elementary
Edith Cavell Elementary
St Augustine's
High Schools (7) A+
Lowell High School
Columbia Academy
The Westside School
Alexander Academy
Franklin School
Pattison High School
Sino Bright School BC
King George Secondary
Columbia College
Canada Royal Arts High School
St John's Academy
St Patrick Regional Secondary
Vancouver Alternate
Shalhevet Girls High School
Century High School
Britannia Community Secondary
St John's School
Fraser Academy
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary
Bodwell High School
Kitsilano Secondary
York House School
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)
Little Flower Academy
Templeton Secondary
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. English Bay (A+)

2. Mole Hill (A+)

3. Kitsilano (A+)

4. Gastown (A+)

5. Coal Harbour (A+)

ratings A+

Downtown Vancouver has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Westbrook Village (A+)

2. Kerrisdale (A+)

3. Riley Park (A+)

4. Kensington - Cedar Cottage (A+)

5. Kits Point (A+)

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Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, BC Area Guide

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Downtown Vancouver Area Facts

  • Downtown Vancouver has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Downtown Vancouver crime rates are 14% higher than the Vancouver average
  • Cost of living in Downtown Vancouver is 13% lower than the Vancouver average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
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      Cathedral Square
      BC Hydro Plaza
      Robson Square
      Yaletown Park
      St. Julien Square
      Victory Square

      Entertainment

      The Centre
      The Centre For Performing Arts
      Vancouver Public Library
      Commodore Bowling & Billards
      Unknown Name
      Queen Elizabeth Theatre
      Commodore Ballroom
      The Orpheum

      Food & Drink

      Kung Fu Noodle
      Bay Sushi Cafe
      Viet Sub
      Falafel King
      Japadog
      Curry Fusion
      The Chopped Leaf
      Robson Wine Beer + Spirits

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown Vancouver? Of all people who commute, 13.5% take public transportation in Downtown Vancouver.
      Drive to Work
      19%

      19% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      14%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      26%

      22% higher than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown Vancouver? The cost of living in Downtown Vancouver is 119/100 - which is 4% lower than British Columbia.
      Downtown Vancouver
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      Vancouver
      136

      36% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown Vancouver? Downtown Vancouver crime rates are 6,032, which are equal to British Columbia
      Total Crime
      6,032 per 100k people

      43% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      43% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown Vancouver? The median income in Downtown Vancouver is $87,266 which is 1% higher than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $87,2666% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      76%19% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      38% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Emergency
      Emergency
      Emergency
      St. Paul's Hospital
      Children's & Women's Health Centre of British Columbia
      Mount Saint Joseph Hospital
      Vancouver General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      London Drugs
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Howe Street Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      London Drugs
      Finlandia Pharmacy and Natural Health Centre
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      The Medicine Shoppe

      Doctors

      The Seymour Medical Clinic
      Dr. Timothy W.T. Kam Inc.
      Westcoast Women's Clinic
      Care Point Medical Clinic
      B Carlani & E Wong Physthrpy
      BC Biomedical Laboratories
      Northeast Mental Health Team
      Dr. Gordon Stahl

      F Housing

      What are Downtown Vancouver home prices? Downtown Vancouver 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
      43%

      37% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Downtown Vancouver Schools

      Does Downtown Vancouver have good schools? The Downtown Vancouver graduation rate is 96% - which is 11% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      55%

      119% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      69%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Downtown Vancouver a good place to live? Downtown Vancouver has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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