Livability Score

74
/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 (57) A+
Greenhorn Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cardero Botega
Coffee Shop
Matchstick
Coffee Shop
Melriches Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Ho Ho's Yummy Food
Coffee Shop
Blenz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mary's on Davie
Coffee Shop
JJ Bean
Coffee Shop
PappaRoti
Coffee Shop
Cafe Rico
Coffee Shop
Bubble World Tea House
Coffee Shop
3 Quarters Full Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sharetea
Coffee Shop
Coffee Bogo
Coffee Shop
Sulbing Cafe Robson
Coffee Shop
Little Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Blenz
Coffee Shop
Cafe Portrait
Coffee Shop
Nukid
Coffee Shop
Mediterranean Grill
Coffee Shop
Babylon Cafe
Coffee Shop
JenJudan
Coffee Shop
Breka Bakery & Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) A+
Roedde House Museum
Museum
Gay Village
Attraction
Kiss & Tell Lounge
Nightclub
Barge on the beach
Attraction
Waterslide
Attraction
PAL Studio Theatre
Theatre Arts
Celebrities
Nightclub
Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
Cinema
Fellowship Bell
Attraction
The Cinematheque
Cinema
Lost Lagoon Nature House
Attraction
Vancouver Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Leslie House
Museum
Studio Lounge & Nightclub
Nightclub
Venue
Nightclub
Encore
Nightclub
Aura
Nightclub
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
Art Gallery
The Roxy Cabaret
Nightclub
Bard On The Beach (Summer Only)
Theatre Arts
Vogue Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Orpheum
Theatre Arts
Commodore Ballroom
Nightclub
Commodore Bowling & Billards
Bowling Alley
The Penthouse
Nightclub
Food and Drink (73) A+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Score
Bar
Guu Davie
Bar
BC Liquour express
Alcohol
La Belle Patate
Fast Food
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Vancouver European Deli
Deli
Neighbourhood Wine Makers Inc
Alcohol
Disco Cheetah
Fast Food
Yummy to Go
Fast Food
The Den
Bar
1181
Bar
Pumpjack
Bar
Donair Dude
Fast Food
Yummy Slice Pizza
Fast Food
SWITCH
Bar
bb.q Chicken
Fast Food
A Taste of India
Fast Food
Bella Gelateria
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Bella Gellataria
Sweets
Chongqing on Robson
Fast Food
Book Kyung Ban Jeoun & BK Karaoke
Fast Food
Denman Liquor Store
Alcohol
Chicko Chicken
Fast Food
Fitness (7) A+
Gordon Neighbourhood House
Community Centre
West End - Coal Harbour Community Policing
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Oxygen Yoga and Fitness-West End
Gym
The Well
Gym
MOOV Yoga & Movement Studio
Gym
Directions Youth Services
Community Centre
Yyoga Downtown Flow
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
Studeo
Gym
Fitness World
Gym
Barry's
Gym
Gathering Place
Community Centre
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness
Gym
Fitness World Granville Signature
Gym
Ebody Vancouver
Gym
Everyday Athletes
Gym
Sweat Co.
Gym
SoulCycle
Gym
Club Viva
Gym
Sculpt Studio
Gym
Roundhouse Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (22) A+
Safeway
Grocery Store
Your Independent Grocer
Grocery Store
Davie Village Bakery & Gelato
Bakery
Bisou Premium Baked Goods
Bakery
Collective Market
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Kin's Farm Market
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Khaykery Bakery Inc
Bakery
Kin's Farm Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Aria Market
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Transylvanian Traditions
Bakery
Mi Tierra Latina
Grocery Store
Paul Bakery, Café & Restaurant
Bakery
Tango's Meats
Butcher
Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Ladurée
Bakery
Urban Fare
Grocery Store
Bonus Bakery & Coffee
Bakery
IGA
Grocery Store
Urban Fare
Grocery Store
Cookies by George
Bakery
Parks (19) A+
West end mini park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Barclay Heritage Square
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Nelson Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
English Bay Beach Park
Park
Alexandra Park
Park
Morton Park
Park
Morton Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
One Wall Centre Park
Park
Lost Lagoon Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Marina Square
Park
Sunset Beach Park
Park
Coal Harbour Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Cardero Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Devonian Harbour Park
Park
Shops (155) A+
Fingertips
Beauty
Maximus
Hairdresser
Urban Decor
Furniture
Tisol
Pets
Sophie's Nails & Waxing
Beauty
Honey
Hairdresser
Fido
Electronics
Circle K
Convenience Store
Sassy Hair Fashion
Hairdresser
Studio 16
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Davie Market
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
VANTEL - Vancouver Cell Phone Repair Company
Electronics
Hue Naul Salon
Beauty
Cherry Market
Convenience Store
Dollarama
Discount Store
Quick Nickel Clothing
Clothing
Robson Public Market
Mall
Bikes on Robson
Bicycle
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Vancouver Luggage Warehouse
Fashion
All Star Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Shifeon
Beauty
English Bay Bike Rentals
Bicycle
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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, 17.1% take public transportation in West End.
Public Transit Stops (55)
Stops & Stations A+
Davie St (WB) at Broughton St
Bus Stop
Davie St (EB) at Nicola St
Bus Stop
Davie St (EB) at Broughton St
Bus Stop
Davie St (EB) at Cardero St
Bus Stop
Davie St (WB) at Cardero St
Bus Stop
Davie St (EB) at Jervis St
Bus Stop
Davie St (WB) at Bute St
Bus Stop
Robson St (EB) at Broughton St
Bus Stop
Davie St (WB) At Bidwell St
Bus Stop
Davie St (EB) at Bute St
Bus Stop
Robson St (WB) at Broughton St
Bus Stop
Davie St (EB) at Denman St
Bus Stop
Robson Street (EB) at Jervis Street
Bus Stop
Robson St (WB) at Cardero St
Bus Stop
Denman St (NB) at Nelson St
Bus Stop
Denman St (NB) at Pendrell St
Bus Stop
Denman Street (SB) at Comox Street
Bus Stop
Davie St (WB) at Denman St
Bus Stop
Davie St (WB) at Thurlow St
Bus Stop
Robson St (EB) at Bidwell St
Bus Stop
Robson St (WB) at Bute St
Bus Stop
Denman St (SB) at Pendrell St
Bus Stop
Beach Ave (WB) at Jervis St
Bus Stop
Denman St (SB) at Barclay St
Bus Stop
Beach Ave (WB) at Cardero St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
17.1% A-
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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 West End is 107/100 - which is 14% 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 F

West End crime rates are 7,191 per 100k, which is 19% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
5,858 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,334 crimes per 100k F
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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 C+

The median income in West End is $64,927 - which is 25% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$64,927 F
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 (23)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Firehall No. 6
Fire Station
Lux Dental Clinic
Dentist
London Drugs
Pharmacy
Davie Dental Clinic
Dentist
English Bay Dental
Dentist
LG Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Beijing Tong Ren Tang
Clinic
Key Dental Clinic
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Downtown Dental
Dentist
Dr Peter's Centre
Clinic
Alberni Medical Clinic
Clinic
Alberni Dental Group
Dentist
Care Point Medical Clinic
Doctor
Aarm Dental Group on Denman
Dentist
London Drugs
Pharmacy
O2 Dental
Dentist
Naturopathic Medical Centre
Clinic
The Pharmacy - WestEnd
Pharmacy
Firehall No. 7
Fire Station
St. Paul's Hospital
Hospital
Dr Monam Medical & Cosmetic Clinic
Clinic
The Art of Smile
Dentist
Dockside Dentist
Dentist
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

West End home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a B+
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 West End graduation rate is 96% - which is 11% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
55% D
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (2) B-
Lord Roberts Elementary
Lord Roberts Annex
Pacific Spirit School
Claren Academy
Elsie Roy Elementary
The Westside School
Henry Hudson Elementary
False Creek Elementary
Crosstown Elementary
BCCH Child Psychiatry Unit School Prgm
Peak House School Program
St Augustine's
Lord Tennyson Elementary
Madrona School
St John's School
Fraser Academy
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary
Blessed Sacrament School
Pear Tree Elementary
General Gordon Elementary
St Francis Xavier
St Patrick's Elementary
Westside Montessori Elementary School
Simon Fraser Elementary
High Schools (1) A+
King George Secondary
Pattison High School
Franklin School
Alexander Academy
Columbia Academy
Lowell High School
The Westside School
Sino Bright School BC
Vancouver Alternate
Canada Royal Arts High School
Century High School
St John's School
St John's Academy
Fraser Academy
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)
Columbia College
Kitsilano Secondary
Shalhevet Girls High School
St Patrick Regional Secondary
Bodwell High School
York House School
Little Flower Academy
Johnathan Academy
Prince of Wales Secondary
Britannia Community 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+

West End has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      West end mini park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Barclay Heritage Square
      Unknown Name
      Nelson Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Roedde House Museum
      Gay Village
      Kiss & Tell Lounge
      Barge on the beach
      Waterslide
      PAL Studio Theatre
      Celebrities
      Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Score
      Guu Davie
      BC Liquour express
      La Belle Patate
      BC Liquor Store
      Vancouver European Deli
      Neighbourhood Wine Makers Inc

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West End? Of all people who commute, 17.1% take public transportation in West End.
      Drive to Work
      16%

      23% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      17%

      10% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      24%

      20% higher than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West End? The cost of living in West End is 107/100 - which is 14% lower than British Columbia.
      West End
      107

      7% more expensive than average

      Vancouver
      136

      36% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in West End? West End crime rates are 7,191, which are 19% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      7,191 per 100k people

      70% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      70% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in West End? The median income in West End is $64,927 which is 25% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $64,92721% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      75%17% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      38% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West End 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 West End home prices? West End 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
      20%

      70% lower than the CDN average

      A+ West End Schools

      Does West End have good schools? The West End 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
      49%

      94% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      55%

      16% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is West End a good place to live? West End has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      2 total surveys

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