Livability Score

67
/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 (5) A+
HAVE cafe
Coffee Shop
The Uncommon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Railtown Café
Coffee Shop
Ovaltine Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kevin & Kevin
Coffee Shop
Propaganda Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ed’s Daily
Coffee Shop
Waves
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Finch's Market
Coffee Shop
The Birds & The Beets
Coffee Shop
Matchstick Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Fiorino
Coffee Shop
DALINA
Coffee Shop
Musette Caffè
Coffee Shop
Harvest Community Foods
Coffee Shop
Nelson the Seagull
Coffee Shop
East Van Roasters
Coffee Shop
Après-midi
Coffee Shop
Iktsuarpok Coffee Stand
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Prototype Coffee
Coffee Shop
Prado
Coffee Shop
Caveman Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Firehall Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Vancouver Police Museum
Museum
The Rickshaw
Theatre Arts
Hfour
Theatre Arts
Chinese Cultural Centre Museum
Museum
Red Gate Collective
Theatre Arts
The Bourbon
Nightclub
Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
Theatre Arts
The Russian Hall
Theatre Arts
Goldcorp Centre for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Gastown Steam Clock
Attraction
Rogers Arena
Stadium
Or
Art Gallery
Science World
Museum
Vancouver Playhouse
Theatre Arts
FlyOver Canada
Cinema
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Theatre Arts
Eng
Nightclub
The Pink Alley
Attraction
Birks Clock
Attraction
Space
Art Gallery
BC Place
Stadium
Studio 580
Art Gallery
Frankie's Jazz Club
Theatre Arts
The Post at 750
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (6) A+
Vancouver Urban Winery
Alcohol
Settlement Brewing
Alcohol
Pat's Pub
Bar
Pat's Pub
Alcohol
Prime Time Chicken
Fast Food
Hotel Empress
Bar
Savoy Pub
Bar
No. 5 Orange
Bar
La Boqueria
Bar
Kam Wai Dim Sum
Fast Food
Alibi Room
Bar
Umaluna Dairy-Free Gelato
Sweets
The Emerald
Bar
Kent's Kitchen
Fast Food
Back and Forth Bar
Bar
New Brandi Fast Food
Fast Food
The Irish Heather Shebeen
Bar
The Keefer
Bar
Soft Peaks Ice Cream
Sweets
London Pub
Bar
Shebeen Whiskey House
Bar
The Portside Pub
Bar
The Diamond
Bar
Blarney Stone
Bar
Guilt & Co
Bar
Fitness (2) A+
La Boussole Centre Communataire
Community Centre
Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House
Community Centre
Carnegie Community Centre
Community Centre
YWCA Cause We Care House
Community Centre
Chinese Cultural Centre
Community Centre
Piranha
Community Centre
Game Center
Community Centre
Naturopathic
Gym
West Coast Shiatau Clinic
Gym
Hybrid Training
Gym
All City Athetics
Gym
West Coast Strength & Movement
Gym
Raincity Athletics
Gym
Artus Shakur Personal Training
Gym
Korean Community Centre
Community Centre
Creekside Community Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Fitness World Granville Signature
Gym
Sweat Co.
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Rumble Boxing
Gym
d.tox spa
Gym
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society
Community Centre
Barry's
Gym
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness
Gym
Sculpt Studio
Gym
Groceries (2) A+
Sunrise Market
Grocery Store
Cadeaux Bakery
Bakery
Money Foods Enterprises
Butcher
Maxim's Bakery
Bakery
Sing Chong Food Center
Butcher
Eastend Grocers/Deli
Grocery Store
Sun Fresh Bakery
Bakery
The Boss Bakery & Restaurant
Bakery
Cheungs Herbs & Spices
Grocery Store
Carley Quality Meat Ltd.
Butcher
Lok's Produce
Grocery Store
Streamland Bakery
Bakery
Nesters Market
Grocery Store
Hoduya
Bakery
大統華 T&T Supermarket
Grocery Store
PureBread
Bakery
Pender Grocery
Grocery Store
Powell Brewery
Grocery Store
Fujiya
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Meinhardt Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Le Doux Ciel
Bakery
Urban Fare
Grocery Store
Footo Croissant
Bakery
IGA
Grocery Store
Parks (2) A+
Oppenheimer Park
Park
Wendy Poole Park
Park
CRAB Park at Portside
Park
Pigeon Park (Pioneer Place)
Park
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park
Park
MacLean Park
Park
Andy Livingstone Park
Park
Strathcona Linear Park
Park
Trillium Park
Park
Concord Pacific Pop Up Park
Park
Strathcona Park
Park
Thornton Park
Park
Victory Square
Park
Creekside Park
Park
Strathcona Park
Park
St. Julien Square
Park
BC Hydro Plaza
Park
Creekside Park
Park
Cathedral Square
Park
East Park
Park
Habitat Island
Park
Woodland Park
Park
Athlete's Village Housing Co-operative Courtyard
Playground
Hinge Park
Park
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Park
Shops (7) A+
Gah Lok Dim Sum
Convenience Store
Sun K. S. Floral
Florist
Serf to Surf
Beauty
Avella Foods
Convenience Store
Super Champion Cycle Shop
Bicycle
Main Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Far Out Vintage
Clothing
Princess Market
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Sun Wah Centre
Mall
Union Street Cycle
Bicycle
Gore Street Vintage
Clothing
Vancity Corner Store
Convenience Store
Massy Books
Books
Stussy
Clothing
Kool Thing Vintage
Clothing
Kimprints
Gift Shop
Chinatown Plaza
Mall
Bike Clinic
Bicycle
Carrall Supermarket
Convenience Store
Aesop
Beauty
Inform
Furniture
Haven
Clothing
Native Shoes
Shoes
COS
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, 10.9% take public transportation in Historic Japantown.
Public Transit Stops (13)
Stops & Stations A+
East Cordova St (EB) at Dunlevy Ave
Bus Stop
Powell St (WB) at Jackson Ave
Bus Stop
Powell St (WB) at Gore Ave
Bus Stop
East Hastings St (WB) at Dunlevy Ave
Bus Stop
East Hastings St (WB) at Jackson Ave
Bus Stop
East Hastings St (EB) at Gore Ave
Bus Stop
East Cordova St (EB) FS Main St
Bus Stop
East Hastings St (EB) at Jackson Ave
Bus Stop
East Hastings St (EB) at Main St
Bus Stop
Main St (SB) at Powell St
Bus Stop
East Hastings St (WB) at Princess Ave
Bus Stop
East Hastings Street (EB) at Main Street
Bus Stop
East Cordova St (EB) at Princess Ave
Bus Stop
East Hastings Street (WB) at Main Street
Bus Stop
East Cordova St (EB) NS Main St
Bus Stop
Powell St (WB) at Heatley Ave
Bus Stop
East Hastings St (EB) at Princess Ave
Bus Stop
East Hastings Street (WB) at Main Street
Bus Stop
East Pender St (EB) at Main St
Bus Stop
East Pender Street (EB) At Main Street
Bus Stop
Gore Ave (SB) at Keefer St
Bus Stop
East Cordova St (EB) at Heatley Ave
Bus Stop
Gore Ave (NB) at East Georgia St
Bus Stop
East Pender St (WB) at Main St
Bus Stop
Powell Street at Columbia Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.9% 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 Historic Japantown is 108/100 - which is 13% 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

Historic Japantown crime rates are 8,142 per 100k, which is 35% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
6,632 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,510 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 F

The median income in Historic Japantown is $31,747 - which is 63% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$31,747 F
Unemployment Rate
4.5% 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 (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Eastside Pharmacy Ltd.
Pharmacy
Vancouver Police Annex
Police
Garlane Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Firehall No. 2
Fire Station
Corning Drugs
Pharmacy
Pharmatrust Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lo Cost Western Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CareRx
Pharmacy
Omnicare Pharmacy Ltd
Pharmacy
Hempire Weed Dispensary
Pharmacy
Pender Community Health Centre
Clinic
Providence Crosstown Clinic
Clinic
Pacific Oak Clinic
Clinic
W Dental
Dentist
Firehall No. 1
Fire Station
Dr Serge Agafontsev
Dentist
Rexall
Pharmacy
London Drugs
Pharmacy
Tinseltown Dental
Dentist
Stadium Dental
Dentist
Footbridge
Clinic
Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic
Clinic
Clear Advantage
Dentist
Oceanfront Dental Centre
Dentist
Rexall
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

Historic Japantown 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 Historic Japantown graduation rate is 78% - which is 10% lower than British Columbia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
78% D
Elementary Schools (0) B-
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary
Crosstown Elementary
Admiral Seymour Elementary
Chief Maquinna Elementary
The Westside School
Pacific Spirit School
St Francis Xavier
Claren Academy
Britannia Community Elementary
Mount Pleasant Elementary
Xpey' Elementary
St Francis of Assisi
Elsie Roy Elementary
Grandview Elementary
Lord Roberts Annex
Florence Nightingale Elementary
St Patrick's Elementary
Queen Alexandra Elementary
Queen Victoria Annex
False Creek Elementary
Lord Nelson Elementary
Tillicum Community Annex
Simon Fraser Elementary
Lord Roberts Elementary
Charles Dickens Elementary
High Schools (0) A+
Sino Bright School BC
Columbia College
Columbia Academy
Alexander Academy
The Westside School
Lowell High School
Franklin School
Britannia Community Secondary
Pattison High School
St Patrick Regional Secondary
St John's Academy
Templeton Secondary
Canada Royal Arts High School
King George Secondary
Stratford Hall
Shalhevet Girls High School
Bodwell High School
West Coast Christian School
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary
Notre Dame Regional Secondary
Vancouver Alternate
Vancouver Technical Secondary
Century High School
St Alcuin College for the Liberal Arts
LaSalle College Vancouver High School
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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 N/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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Historic Japantown, Vancouver, BC Area Guide

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Historic Japantown Area Facts

  • Historic Japantown has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Historic Japantown crime rates are 54% higher than the Vancouver average
  • Cost of living in Historic Japantown is 21% lower than the Vancouver average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Oppenheimer Park
      Wendy Poole Park
      CRAB Park at Portside
      Pigeon Park (Pioneer Place)
      Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park
      MacLean Park
      Andy Livingstone Park
      Strathcona Linear Park

      Entertainment

      Firehall Arts Centre
      Vancouver Police Museum
      The Rickshaw
      Hfour
      Chinese Cultural Centre Museum
      Red Gate Collective
      The Bourbon
      Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Vancouver Urban Winery
      Settlement Brewing
      Pat's Pub
      Pat's Pub
      Prime Time Chicken
      Hotel Empress
      Savoy Pub
      No. 5 Orange

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Historic Japantown? Of all people who commute, 10.9% take public transportation in Historic Japantown.
      Drive to Work
      8%

      31% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      14%

      10% higher than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Historic Japantown? The cost of living in Historic Japantown is 108/100 - which is 13% lower than British Columbia.
      Historic Japantown
      108

      8% 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 Historic Japantown? Historic Japantown crime rates are 8,142, which are 35% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      8,142 per 100k people

      93% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13

      93% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Historic Japantown? The median income in Historic Japantown is $31,747 which is 63% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $31,74761% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      47%27% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      31% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Historic Japantown 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 Historic Japantown home prices? Historic Japantown 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
      8%

      88% lower than the CDN average

      A Historic Japantown Schools

      Does Historic Japantown have good schools? The Historic Japantown graduation rate is 78% - which is 10% lower than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      20%

      21% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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