Livability Score

78
/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 (52) A+
Fufú Café
Coffee Shop
Waves Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Chun Fun How
Coffee Shop
Feng Cha
Coffee Shop
Marché Mon Pitou
Coffee Shop
Wicked Cafe
Coffee Shop
DALINA
Coffee Shop
Innocent Coffee
Coffee Shop
Deja Brew Coffeehouse + Fresh Food Cafe
Coffee Shop
Blenz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Halfday Flower and Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Dose Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Paul's Omelettery
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Café salade de fruits
Coffee Shop
Tony's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Bean Around The World
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Trees Organic
Coffee Shop
Lotus Seed Vegan
Coffee Shop
Bean Around The World
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (18) A+
Pacific Theatre
Theatre Arts
The “Little” Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Theatre Arts
Centre culturel francophone
Theatre Arts
Granville Island Water Park
Water Park
Arts Umbrella
Theatre Arts
Waterfront Theatre
Theatre Arts
Carousel Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Improv Center
Theatre Arts
Ukama Gallery
Museum
The Waterfall
Attraction
The Relief
Attraction
Granville Island Stage
Theatre Arts
Backstage Lounge
Nightclub
Francl Architecture
Attraction
Fifth Avenue Cinemas
Cinema
Superette Studio
Art Gallery
Yuck, Yucks Comedy Club
Theatre Arts
Engine 374 Pavilion
Museum
Bar None
Nightclub
Leslie House
Museum
Vancouver International Film Centre
Cinema
Aura
Nightclub
Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory
Attraction
City of Vancouver Archives
Museum
Food and Drink (50) A+
Broadway Liquor Store
Alcohol
Panago
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Bella Pizza
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Freshslice Pizza
Fast Food
Salad Loop
Fast Food
Jak's
Alcohol
Kathy's Sandwich House
Fast Food
Purdy's Chocolates
Sweets
Freshslice Pizza
Fast Food
Daniel Le Chocolat Belge
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Artisan Sake Maker
Alcohol
A&W
Fast Food
The Liberty Distillery
Bar
Storm Crow Alehouse
Bar
Caffe Barney
Bar
Granville Island Brewing Retail Store
Alcohol
Granville Island Licorice Parlour
Sweets
Mellowbite Pizza
Fast Food
Granville Island Brewing Taproom
Bar
Chocolate Arts
Sweets
Rogers' Chocolates
Sweets
Fitness (7) A+
F45 Training
Gym
Gymbox
Gym
VIP Fitness & Lifestyle
Gym
YYoga
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Club Viva
Gym
Oxygen Yoga
Gym
Steve Nash Fitness World Cambie
Gym
Roundhouse Community Centre
Community Centre
Everyday Athletes
Gym
Original Yin Qi Gong Gym
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Yyoga
Gym
Ron Zalko Fitness & Yoga
Gym
Ebody Vancouver
Gym
SoulCycle
Gym
Clydemont Centre
Community Centre
Douglas Park Community Centre
Community Centre
Better Bodies
Gym
Fitness World
Gym
Sculpt Studio
Gym
Gathering Place
Community Centre
Steve Nash Fitness
Gym
Rumble Boxing
Gym
Groceries (26) A+
Beaucoup Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Max's Deli
Bakery
Sunshine Market
Grocery Store
Meinhardt
Grocery Store
Bakery 101
Bakery
Finest At Sea
Seafood
The Lobster Man
Seafood
Seafood City
Seafood
No Frills
Grocery Store
Sunlight Farms
Grocery Store
Tenderland Meats
Butcher
Stuarts Quality Baked Goods
Bakery
Dussa's Ham & Cheese
Butcher
Lee's Donuts
Bakery
Granville Island Produce
Grocery Store
Four Season Farm
Grocery Store
Siegel's Bagels
Bakery
The Salmon Shop
Seafood
A Bread Affair
Bakery
Organic Acres Market
Grocery Store
Longliner Seafood
Seafood
Terra Breads
Bakery
Sungiven Foods
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Tartine
Bakery
Parks (36) A+
Choklit Park
Park
Ron Basford Park
Park
Laurel Landbridge Park
Park
Granville Loop Park
Park
Ecole Bilingue Big Playground
Playground
Sutcliffe Park
Park
Charleson Park
Park
Ecole Bilingue Small Playground
Playground
Willow Park
Park
13th @ Granville Parklet
Park
14th @ Granville Parklet
Park
6th & Fir
Park
Vancouver General Hospital Playground
Park
Fifth and Pine Pop-up Park (Pollinator Project)
Park
George Wainborn Park
Park
Shaughnessy Park
Park
Triangle Square
Park
David Lam Park
Park
Granville Park
Park
Creekside Park
Park
Barbara Howard Plaza
Park
May & Lorne Brown Park
Park
Heather Park
Park
Seaforth Peace Park
Park
Douglas Park
Park
Shops (132) A+
Kintec Footwear + Orthotics
Shoes
Toys R Us
Toys
Sparkle Nails
Beauty
King & Queen Spa
Beauty
Hakim Optical
Optician
Broadway Camera
Electronics
Crescent Nail & Spa
Beauty
CüR Laser and Skin
Beauty
Pacific Derm
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
The Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Fullhouse
Furniture
Bayside Furniture
Furniture
Jordans
Furniture
The Brick
Furniture
Diva Lingerie & Swimwear
Clothing
EQ3 Vancouver - Modern Furniture
Furniture
Industrial Revolution
Furniture
Dean's Food Store
Convenience Store
Chow Sang Sang Jewellers
Fashion
Edward Chapman Woman
Clothing
Pottery Barn
Furniture
Alison Boutique
Clothing
X Ten Salon
Hairdresser
Project Skin
Beauty
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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, 18.4% take public transportation in Fairview.
Public Transit Stops (77)
Stops & Stations A+
West Broadway (WB) at Alder Street
Bus Stop
West Broadway (EB) at Alder Street
Bus Stop
West Broadway (WB) at Spruce St
Bus Stop
West 6th Ave (EB) at Alder Crossing
Bus Stop
West 6th Ave (WB) at Alder Crossing
Bus Stop
Lamey's Mill Road (EB) at Alder Crossing
Bus Stop
Lamey's Mill Road (WB) at Sitka Square
Bus Stop
West Broadway (WB) at Oak Street
Bus Stop
Lamey's Mill Road (WB) at Alder Crossing
Bus Stop
Lamey's Mill Road (EB) at Sitka Square
Bus Stop
West Broadway (EB) at Hemlock Street
Bus Stop
West Broadway (WB) at Hemlock Street
Bus Stop
West Broadway (EB) at Oak Street
Bus Stop
West Broadway (EB) at Granville Street
Bus Stop
Lamey's Mill Road (EB) at Fountain Way Court
Bus Stop
West Broadway (EB) at Granville St
Bus Stop
Oak Street (SB) at West 12th Avenue
Bus Stop
Granville Street (NB) at West 10th Avenue
Bus Stop
Granville St (NB) at West 7th Ave
Bus Stop
Granville St (SB) at West 7th Ave
Bus Stop
West 12th Avenue (EB) at Oak Street
Bus Stop
Granville St (SB) at West Broadway
Bus Stop
West Broadway (EB) at Laurel Street
Bus Stop
West 5th Avenue (WB) at Granville Street
Bus Stop
West Broadway (WB) at Granville Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
18.4% 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 Fairview is 111/100 - which is 10% 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

Fairview crime rates are 6,271 per 100k, which is 4% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
5,108 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,163 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 Fairview is $89,460 - which is 4% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$89,460 C
Unemployment Rate
3.7% A-
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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 (33)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Finlandia Pharmacy and Natural Health Centre
Pharmacy
Evolution Wellness
Clinic
Urban Dental Clinic
Dentist
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Dr. Andrew B. Denton Facial Plastic Surgeon
Doctor
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Firehall No. 4
Fire Station
Emergency
Hospital
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
The Seymour Medical Clinic
Doctor
ADG Dental
Dentist
Wellness Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Seymour Dermatology
Clinic
Ideal Image
Clinic
MuscleMD
Clinic
Vancouver General Hospital
Hospital
The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy
Vancouver Laser & Skin Care Centre
Clinic
LifeLabs
Clinic
Tam Orthdontics & Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Vancouver Family Practice Centre
Clinic
Heather Medical Clinic
Clinic
Landcaster Medical Supplies & Prescriptions
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 B

Fairview 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 C-
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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 Fairview graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
64% C
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (5) A+
False Creek Elementary
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementary
BCCH Child Psychiatry Unit School Prgm
Peak House School Program
Blessed Sacrament School
Elsie Roy Elementary
Lord Tennyson Elementary
Madrona School
Henry Hudson Elementary
Westside Montessori Elementary School
Emily Carr Elementary
Claren Academy
Canuck Place School Program
St Augustine's
Edith Cavell Elementary
Westside Montessori School
St John's School
Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary
York House School
Simon Fraser Elementary
Fraser Academy
Shaughnessy Elementary
The Westside School
St Patrick's Elementary
Lord Roberts Annex
High Schools (4) A+
Canada Royal Arts High School
Vancouver Alternate
Century High School
Shalhevet Girls High School
St John's Academy
St John's School
York House School
Fraser Academy
Little Flower Academy
Pattison High School
The Westside School
Lowell High School
St Patrick Regional Secondary
Kitsilano Secondary
Columbia Academy
Franklin School
Alexander Academy
Eric Hamber Secondary
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)
Sino Bright School BC
Columbia College
Prince of Wales Secondary
King George Secondary
Vancouver College
Sir Charles Tupper 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+)

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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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Fairview, Vancouver, BC Area Guide

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Fairview Area Facts

  • Fairview has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Fairview crime rates are 19% higher than the Vancouver average
  • Cost of living in Fairview is 18% lower than the Vancouver average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Choklit Park
      Ron Basford Park
      Laurel Landbridge Park
      Granville Loop Park
      Ecole Bilingue Big Playground
      Sutcliffe Park
      Charleson Park
      Ecole Bilingue Small Playground

      Entertainment

      Pacific Theatre
      The “Little” Amphitheatre
      Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
      Centre culturel francophone
      Granville Island Water Park
      Arts Umbrella
      Waterfront Theatre
      Carousel Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Broadway Liquor Store
      Panago
      Subway
      Domino's
      Bella Pizza
      McDonald's
      Freshslice Pizza
      Salad Loop

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fairview? Of all people who commute, 18.4% take public transportation in Fairview.
      Drive to Work
      24%

      14% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      18%

      11% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      12%

      8% higher than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fairview? The cost of living in Fairview is 111/100 - which is 10% lower than British Columbia.
      Fairview
      111

      11% 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 Fairview? Fairview crime rates are 6,271, which are 4% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      6,271 per 100k people

      48% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      48% 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 Fairview? The median income in Fairview is $89,460 which is 4% higher than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $89,4609% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      74%15% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      43% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fairview 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

      B Housing

      What are Fairview home prices? Fairview 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
      42%

      38% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Fairview Schools

      Does Fairview have good schools? The Fairview graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      16% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      57%

      129% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      64%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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

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