grandview-woodland jan-june 2019 - ubc human resources · sources: demographic data from canada...
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE - grandview-woodlandGrandview-Woodland stretches from the Burrard Inlet to Broadway, and is built on a rise with “grand views” of Downtown to the West and across the water to the North. This hip, culturally diverse neighbourhood encompasses the iconic Commercial Drive area where locally-owned boutiques, independent cafes and eateries, organic food markets, and eclectic entertainment venues offer patrons a truly unique experience.
This neighbourhood is well connected by public transportation, including two SkyTrain lines. Homes in Grandview-Woodland consist of a mix of low-rise apartments, duplexes, and single-family dwellings. Many residents this area of have opted to renovate existing properties rather than replace them. As a result, colourful heritage homes and charming cottages characterize this vibrant community.
DEMOGRAPHICS
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME $55,141
OWN vs. RENT
36%own
64% rent
40-60 MinPUBLIC TRANSIT
30-35minCAR
COMMUTE TO UBC PARKS WALKABILITY Nearby AMENITIES
4 PARKS
2 PLAYGROUNDS
86WALKABILITY SCORE
1 community centre
1 public library
1 ice rink
HOUSING
AVERAGE MONTHLY RENT
$1,172 $1,619 $1,4661 bdr 2 bdr 3 bdr
45%1 person households
1.9 people AVG. HOUSEHOLD SIZE
FAMILIES
MOTHER TONGUE
71%ENGLISH
18%OTHER
9%CHINESE
2%spanish
DWELLING TYPE
apartments (70%)
townhouses (2% )
single detached houses (9%)
duplexes (19%)
AGE GROUPS
19 and under (14%)
20-39 (39%)
40-64 (35%)
65 and over (12%)
SOURCES: Demographic data from Canada 2016 Census. Rent data from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Rental Market Report (Nov 2018).Sold price data from BC Assessment and Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, Jan 2019 - June 2019.
UBC
grandview-woodland
MEDIAN SOLD PRICE
$1.4Mdetached
$1.3mtownhouse/
duplex>1300 sq.ft.
$450K
condo
1 bdr
$625K
2 bdr
public SCHOOLS
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