Livability Score

65
/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 (0) A+
Islands Café
Coffee Shop
Five Corners Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bean Around the World Coffees
Coffee Shop
Pier Point Café
Coffee Shop
The White Coffee & Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
The Wafflers
Coffee Shop
Sea Side Coffee
Coffee Shop
Whitby's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Zen Tea House
Coffee Shop
Chez Christophe
Coffee Shop
Leaf Tea Lounge
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Spiritual Ingredients
Coffee Shop
Leieve Tea
Coffee Shop
Watts East Beach Cafe
Coffee Shop
Verandah Cafe by the Beach
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blenz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Rainbow Crosswalk
Attraction
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
White Rock Museum & Archives
Museum
Coast Capital Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Coast Capital Playhouse
Theatre Arts
The White Rock
Attraction
Rialto White Rock
Cinema
Sandcastle Bowl Bar & Grill
Bowling Alley
Caprice White Rock
Cinema
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Stewart Farmhouse
Museum
APA Museum
Museum
Fairy Forest
Attraction
White Rock Sea Tours and Whale Watch Vancouver
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) A+
Chicko Chicken
Fast Food
3 Dogs Brewing
Bar
3 Dogs Brewing
Alcohol
Crazy Cows Ice Cream
Sweets
Cones Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Sweets
Oceanside Public House
Bar
Ocean Rock Cafe Gelato & Ice Cream
Sweets
Bin 101 wine & tapas bar
Bar
Seaside Scoops Ice Cream Gelato Caf́e
Sweets
Dock's Fish & Chips
Fast Food
Dew Drop Inn
Bar
White Rock Beach Beer
Alcohol
White Rock Beach Beer
Bar
Whitby's Coffee House
Sweets
Chez Christophe
Sweets
Mashawee Lebanese Grill
Fast Food
Sawbuck's Neighbourhood Pub
Bar
Mary Brown's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Moby Dick
Fast Food
Moby Dick
Fast Food
Coney Island Fish and Chips
Fast Food
Fishboat
Fast Food
Baja Cantina
Fast Food
Fitness (0) A+
West Beach Pilates Studio
Gym
White Rock Community Centre
Community Centre
Horst and Emmy Werner Centre for Active Living
Community Centre
Centennial Park Leisure Centre and Arena
Community Centre
Sunnyside Community Hall
Community Centre
Kent Street Activity Centre
Community Centre
South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre
Community Centre
Groundwork Athletics South Surrey
Gym
Kingdom Athletics
Gym
My Gym
Gym
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Combat Athletics™ Canada
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Club16 Trevor Linden Fitness South Surrey
Gym
SpinHouse South Surrey & Recharge Juice Bar
Gym
Drive 365 Fitness
Gym
Ocean Park Hall
Community Centre
Elgin Community Hall
Community Centre
Kensington Prairie Community Centre
Community Centre
Blaine Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) A+
The White Rock Bread Box
Grocery Store
Hillcrest Bakery and Deli
Bakery
Nature's Fare Markets
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Pikanik
Bakery
Meridian Meats & Seafood
Butcher
Chan's King George
Grocery Store
Michael's Artisan Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
All Of Oils, Wholesome Oils & Vinegars
Grocery Store
Thrifty Foods
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Kin's Farm Market
Grocery Store
Clancy's Meat Co.
Butcher
7 Seas Fish Market
Seafood
COBS Bread
Bakery
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Sungiven Foods
Grocery Store
Notti Biscotti
Bakery
Choices Market
Grocery Store
Chan's Ocean Park
Grocery Store
Cob's
Bakery
The Butcher
Butcher
Safeway
Grocery Store
Kaisacole Seafood
Seafood
Parks (0) A+
Vidal Street Greenbelt
Park
Bryant Park
Park
White Rock Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Gage Park
Park
Foster Street Greenbelt
Park
Stager Park
Park
Johnston Road Greenbelt
Park
Hughes Park
Park
Hodgson Park
Park
Centre Street Greenbelt
Park
Southmere Village Park
Park
Dr. R.J. Allan Hogg Rotary Park
Park
Dolphin Street Greenbelt
Park
Bay Street Greenbelt
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Ruth Johnson Park
Park
Goggs Park
Park
Cypress Street Greenbelt
Park
Bayview Park
Park
Totem Park
Park
Cypress Street Playground
Playground
Generations Playground
Playground
Davey Park
Park
Balsam Street Greenbelt
Park
Shops (0) A+
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Interior Decoration
Pacific Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Honeylush Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Pier Souvenirs
Gift Shop
Hempyz Gifts & Novelties
Gift Shop
Barb's Boutique
Fashion
Flowers & Company
Florist
Hygrove Design Company
Interior Decoration
Hero Clothing
Clothing
All Star Cut Hair Design
Hairdresser
West Beach Pilates Studio
Clothing
Oceanside Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Pamper Me Day Spa
Beauty
Beaches Swimwear
Clothing
Whitby's Books & Gifts
Gift Shop
Envy Nail Salon & Tanning
Beauty
Canadiana Gifts
Gift Shop
Bella's Miracle Shop
Fashion
Stylish Traveler
Clothing
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Dollarama
Discount Store
Semiahmoo Shopping Centre
Mall
Winners
Clothing
Bell
Electronics
Peninsula Runners
Shoes
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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, 3.5% take public transportation in White Rock.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
Buena Vista Ave (WB) at Forbes St
Bus Stop
Buena Vista Ave (WB) at Blackwood Dr
Bus Stop
Thrift Ave (WB) at Foster St
Bus Stop
Thrift Ave (EB) at Foster St
Bus Stop
Thrift Ave (WB) at Blackwood St
Bus Stop
Thrift Ave (WB) At Johnson St
Bus Stop
Johnson Rd (SB) at Buena Vista Ave
Bus Stop
Johnson Rd (NB) at Buena Vista Ave
Bus Stop
Thrift Ave (EB) at Vidal St
Bus Stop
WB Victoria @ Martin St
Bus Stop
Johnson Rd (NB) at Thrift Ave
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (EB) at Martin St
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (WB) at 14900 Block
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (WB) at Vidal St
Bus Stop
Johnson Rd (SB) at Russell Ave
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (EB) at Elm St
Bus Stop
Buena Vista Ave (WB) at Oxford St
Bus Stop
Fir St (NB) at Buena Vista Ave
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (EB) at 15000 Block
Bus Stop
Thrift Ave (EB) at Oxford St
Bus Stop
Buena Vista Ave (WB) at Merklin St
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (WB) at 15100 Block
Bus Stop
Johnson Rd (NB) at Russell Ave
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (WB) at Oxford St
Bus Stop
Russell Ave (EB) at George St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.5% F
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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 White Rock is 117/100 - which is 5% 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

White Rock crime rates are 6,410 per 100k, which is 6% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
5,221 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,189 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 C+

The median income in White Rock is $70,799 - which is 18% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$70,799 F
Unemployment Rate
2.9% 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 (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rexall
Pharmacy
White Rock Pharmacy
Pharmacy
White Rock RCMP
Police
White Rock Fire Rescue
Fire Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Semiahmoo Medical Clinic
Doctor
Fraser Health - Diabetes Health Centre
Clinic
Peace Arch Hospital
Hospital
Surrey RCMP (South Surrey)
Police
Fire Hall 13
Fire Station
The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy
South Surrey COVID-19 Vacination Centre
Clinic
Pure Integrative Pharmacy
Pharmacy
London Drugs
Pharmacy
BC Ambulance Service - Station 254
Ambulance Station
Morgan Heights Dental Centre
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
London Drugs
Pharmacy
Morgan Crossing Dental
Dentist
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Alder Dental Services
Dentist
Fire Hall #17
Fire Station
Wendy G Aesthetics
Clinic
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

White Rock home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A D-
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 White Rock graduation rate is 91% - which is 5% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
63% C
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (0) B-
White Rock Elementary
Eaton Arrowsmith School White Rock
H T Thrift Elementary
Newbridge Academy
Peace Arch Elementary
Jessie Lee Elementary
Bayridge Elementary
White Rock Christian Academy
Star of the Sea
South Meridian Elementary
Ray Shepherd Elementary
Southridge School
Sunnyside Elementary
Semiahmoo Trail Elementary
Chantrell Creek Elementary
Edgewood Elementary
Laronde Elementary
Morgan Elementary
Grandview Heights Secondary
Rosemary Heights Elementary
Pacific Heights Elementary
Douglas Elementary
Crescent Park Elementary
Ocean Cliff Elementary
Halls Prairie Elementary
High Schools (0) B-
St John Paul II Academy
Semiahmoo Secondary
Earl Marriott Secondary
White Rock Christian Academy
Southridge School
Elgin Park 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 F

White Rock has an overall rating of 40% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes F
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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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White Rock, Vancouver, BC Area Guide

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White Rock Area Facts

  • White Rock has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • White Rock crime rates are 21% higher than the Vancouver average
  • Cost of living in White Rock is 14% lower than the Vancouver average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Vidal Street Greenbelt
      Bryant Park
      White Rock Park
      Memorial Park
      Gage Park
      Foster Street Greenbelt
      Stager Park
      Johnston Road Greenbelt

      Entertainment

      Rainbow Crosswalk
      Amphitheater
      White Rock Museum & Archives
      Coast Capital Playhouse
      Coast Capital Playhouse
      The White Rock
      Rialto White Rock
      Sandcastle Bowl Bar & Grill

      Food & Drink

      Chicko Chicken
      3 Dogs Brewing
      3 Dogs Brewing
      Crazy Cows Ice Cream
      Cones Old Fashioned Ice Cream
      Oceanside Public House
      Ocean Rock Cafe Gelato & Ice Cream
      Bin 101 wine & tapas bar

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in White Rock? Of all people who commute, 3.5% take public transportation in White Rock.
      Drive to Work
      34%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      equal to the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in White Rock? The cost of living in White Rock is 117/100 - which is 5% lower than British Columbia.
      White Rock
      117

      17% 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 White Rock? White Rock crime rates are 6,410, which are 6% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      6,410 per 100k people

      52% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      52% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in White Rock? The median income in White Rock is $70,799 which is 18% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $70,79914% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      55%14% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      54% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is White Rock a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 White Rock home prices? White Rock 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
      68%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      A White Rock Schools

      Does White Rock have good schools? The White Rock graduation rate is 91% - which is 5% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      28%

      11% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      63%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      F User Ratings

      Is White Rock a good place to live? White Rock has an overall rating of 40% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      40%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      40%

      1 total surveys

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