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 (16) A+
Sea Side Coffee
Coffee Shop
Whitby's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Zen Tea House
Coffee Shop
The Wafflers
Coffee Shop
The White Coffee & Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Pier Point Café
Coffee Shop
Five Corners Cafe
Coffee Shop
Islands Café
Coffee Shop
Bean Around the World Coffees
Coffee Shop
Spiritual Ingredients
Coffee Shop
Leieve Tea
Coffee Shop
Chez Christophe
Coffee Shop
Watts East Beach Cafe
Coffee Shop
Leaf Tea Lounge
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Verandah Cafe by the Beach
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blenz Coffee
Coffee Shop
L'Aromas Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Morrison Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
White Rock Museum & Archives
Museum
The White Rock
Attraction
Rainbow Crosswalk
Attraction
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Coast Capital Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Coast Capital Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Rialto White Rock
Cinema
Sandcastle Bowl Bar & Grill
Bowling Alley
Caprice White Rock
Cinema
APA Museum
Museum
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Stewart Farmhouse
Museum
White Rock Sea Tours and Whale Watch Vancouver
Attraction
Food and Drink (29) A-
Whitby's Coffee House
Sweets
Seaside Scoops Ice Cream Gelato Caf́e
Sweets
Ocean Rock Cafe Gelato & Ice Cream
Sweets
Cones Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Sweets
Crazy Cows Ice Cream
Sweets
Oceanside Public House
Bar
Dock's Fish & Chips
Fast Food
Dew Drop Inn
Bar
Chicko Chicken
Fast Food
Moby Dick
Fast Food
3 Dogs Brewing
Bar
3 Dogs Brewing
Alcohol
Moby Dick
Fast Food
Coney Island Fish and Chips
Fast Food
Bin 101 wine & tapas bar
Bar
Fishboat
Fast Food
Baja Cantina
Fast Food
Sandcastle Sea Shoppe
Sweets
The Whales Tail
Fast Food
Little Ass Burrito Bar
Fast Food
White Rock Beach Beer
Alcohol
White Rock Beach Beer
Bar
Famous ROME Ice Cream
Sweets
Rock Liquor Store
Alcohol
Heaven's Angels Ice Cream Gifts & Gelato
Sweets
Fitness (5) B
West Beach Pilates Studio
Gym
Horst and Emmy Werner Centre for Active Living
Community Centre
Centennial Park Leisure Centre and Arena
Community Centre
White Rock Community Centre
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
My Gym
Gym
Kingdom Athletics
Gym
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Combat Athletics™ Canada
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Club16 Trevor Linden Fitness South Surrey
Gym
Ocean Park Hall
Community Centre
SpinHouse South Surrey & Recharge Juice Bar
Gym
Drive 365 Fitness
Gym
Elgin Community Hall
Community Centre
Blaine Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
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
Chan's King George
Grocery Store
Meridian Meats & Seafood
Butcher
Safeway
Grocery Store
Michael's Artisan Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
All Of Oils, Wholesome Oils & Vinegars
Grocery Store
Chan's Ocean Park
Grocery Store
Thrifty Foods
Grocery Store
The Butcher
Butcher
Cob's
Bakery
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Safeway
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
Choices Market
Grocery Store
Notti Biscotti
Bakery
Kaisacole Seafood
Seafood
Parks (42) A+
White Rock Park
Park
Hughes Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Vidal Street Greenbelt
Park
Bayview Park
Park
Foster Street Greenbelt
Park
Bay Street Greenbelt
Park
Gage Park
Park
Johnston Road Greenbelt
Park
Stager Park
Park
Centre Street Greenbelt
Park
Ruth Johnson Park
Park
Totem Park
Park
Dolphin Street Greenbelt
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Cypress Street Playground
Playground
Cypress Street Greenbelt
Park
Bryant Park
Park
Generations Playground
Playground
Centennial Park
Park
Balsam Street Greenbelt
Park
Coldicutt Park
Park
Terry Parr Plaza
Park
Hodgson Park
Park
Southmere Village Park
Park
Shops (31) A+
Canadiana Gifts
Gift Shop
Whitby's Books & Gifts
Gift Shop
Bella's Miracle Shop
Fashion
Stylish Traveler
Clothing
Beaches Swimwear
Clothing
Pamper Me Day Spa
Beauty
Oceanside Convenience Store
Convenience Store
West Beach Pilates Studio
Clothing
Hero Clothing
Clothing
Barb's Boutique
Fashion
Hempyz Gifts & Novelties
Gift Shop
Pier Souvenirs
Gift Shop
Pacific Barber Shop
Hairdresser
the handpicked home
Interior Decoration
Honeylush Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Grand Bazaar Istanbul
Fashion
Flowers & Company
Florist
Hygrove Design Company
Interior Decoration
All Star Cut Hair Design
Hairdresser
Envy Nail Salon & Tanning
Beauty
Sandcastle Sea Shoppe
Gift Shop
55 - 55 Marine Drive
Gift Shop
Heaven's Angels Ice Cream Gifts & Gelato
Gift Shop
Mystique Hair Design
Hairdresser
Great Clips
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.5% take public transportation in White Rock.
Public Transit Stops (113)
Stops & Stations A+
Marine Dr (EB) at Elm St
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (EB) at Oxford St
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (WB) at Vidal St
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (WB) at Oxford St
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (EB) at Martin St
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (WB) at 14900 Block
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (EB) at Anderson St
Bus Stop
Buena Vista Ave (WB) at Oxford St
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (WB) at Anderson St
Bus Stop
WB Victoria @ Martin St
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (EB) at 15000 Block
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (WB) at Bay St
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (EB) at Duprez St
Bus Stop
Buena Vista Ave (WB) at Blackwood Dr
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (WB) at 15100 Block
Bus Stop
Buena Vista Ave (WB) at Forbes St
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (WB) at Magdalen Cres
Bus Stop
Thrift Ave (EB) at Oxford St
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (EB) at Dolphin St
Bus Stop
Johnson Rd (SB) at Buena Vista Ave
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (EB) at Magdalen Cres
Bus Stop
Thrift Ave (EB) at Vidal St
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (WB) at Dolphin St
Bus Stop
Johnson Rd (NB) at Buena Vista Ave
Bus Stop
Oxford St (NB) at Goggs Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.5% F
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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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crime D-

White Rock crime rates are 6,124 per 100k, which is 1% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
4,988 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,136 crimes per 100k D
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employment B

The median income in White Rock is $77,793 - which is 10% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$77,793 D
Unemployment Rate
2.9% A+
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health C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
White Rock RCMP
Police
White Rock Fire Rescue
Fire Station
Rexall
Pharmacy
White Rock Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Semiahmoo Medical Clinic
Doctor
Fraser Health - Diabetes Health Centre
Clinic
Peace Arch Hospital
Hospital
Fire Hall 13
Fire Station
Surrey RCMP (South Surrey)
Police
The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy
South Surrey COVID-19 Vacination Centre
Clinic
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
London Drugs
Pharmacy
Pure Integrative Pharmacy
Pharmacy
BC Ambulance Service - Station 254
Ambulance Station
Morgan Heights Dental Centre
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Rexall
Pharmacy
London Drugs
Pharmacy
Ocean Park Dental
Dentist
Morgan Crossing Dental
Dentist
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Alder Dental Services
Dentist
Wendy G Aesthetics
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C+
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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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schools B

The White Rock graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
63% C
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (3) F
White Rock Elementary
Eaton Arrowsmith School White Rock
H T Thrift Elementary
Bayridge Elementary
Newbridge Academy
Peace Arch Elementary
Ray Shepherd Elementary
Jessie Lee Elementary
White Rock Christian Academy
Star of the Sea
South Meridian Elementary
Laronde Elementary
Chantrell Creek Elementary
Southridge School
Semiahmoo Trail Elementary
Sunnyside Elementary
Edgewood Elementary
Ocean Cliff Elementary
Crescent Park Elementary
Douglas Elementary
Morgan Elementary
Grandview Heights Secondary
Rosemary Heights Elementary
Pacific Heights Elementary
High Schools (1) F
St John Paul II Academy
Semiahmoo Secondary
Earl Marriott Secondary
White Rock Christian Academy
Elgin Park Secondary
Southridge School
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ratings F

White Rock has an overall rating of 47% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes C
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White Rock, BC Area Guide

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White Rock Area Facts

  • White Rock has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • White Rock crime rates are 1% higher than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in White Rock is 5% lower than the British Columbia average

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Used to be Fantastic 2 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 25, 2023) I resided in White Rock for ten years, departing in 2018. I was fortunate enough to arrive before the development-mad mayor Wayne Baldwin arrived on the scene, who chose to strip mine away all semblances of White Rock's quaint and quiet charm. Prior to his arrival, White Rock ha ...Read More d been the exception to the lugubrious lower mainland rule of avarice-driven overdevelopment. You couldn't pay me to live there today, as it's now indistinguishable from everywhere else in the lower mainland: crowded, busy, increasing crime, and expensive. If you work on the other side of the river, your commute will soon make you insane, as the traffic now backs up many, many kilometres before the Tunnel. Your ticket to admission, whether buying or renting, is astronomical. Crypt-like basement suites are the rental norm, and a one-bedroom will set you back almost $2K/ a month. A million dollars will almost buy you a nondescript, rundown shack that needs extensive repairs. There is an active rail line running along the beachfront, and the passing BNSF locomotives , rolling stock (along with the locomotive's horn) are always jarring punctuation to your days. In the summers everyone within 100km will make their way to Marine Drive every day, effectively making the seaside a no-go zone one season per year. The average income of the residents is extremely high, as you'll soon discover after a drive through the area. Restaurants abound on the strip, and a few of them are passably acceptable. Few restaurants seem to last for long, so the changing variety in menus is a welcome addition. Your immediate shopping needs are easily met in a massive host of local malls. it's the fall/winter/spring seasons when WR really shines, as you can get around far easier, actually go for a nice stroll along the wharf without having to share the experience with thousands of others. Ultimately, White Rock has changed sp dramatically since my time there that I cannot recommend this location anymore. In fact, all of my friends who lived there as long- or longer-than I, felt identically, with my last friend to leave putting his 2.5 million dollar seafront property up for sale this year. All of these friends were either businessmen, and engineers, so that should give you some insight into the changing character of the area, as these people now find White Rock to be undesirable. Read Less
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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

      White Rock Park
      Hughes Park
      Memorial Park
      Vidal Street Greenbelt
      Bayview Park
      Foster Street Greenbelt
      Bay Street Greenbelt
      Gage Park

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Whitby's Coffee House
      Seaside Scoops Ice Cream Gelato Caf́e
      Ocean Rock Cafe Gelato & Ice Cream
      Cones Old Fashioned Ice Cream
      Crazy Cows Ice Cream
      Oceanside Public House
      Dock's Fish & Chips
      Dew Drop Inn

      A+ 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%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than 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

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in White Rock? White Rock crime rates are 6,124, which are 1% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      6,124 per 100k people

      45% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      45% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      B Employment

      What is the median income in White Rock? The median income in White Rock is $77,793 which is 10% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $77,7936% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      55%14% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      54% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is White Rock a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Peace Arch Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rexall
      White Rock Pharmacy

      Doctors

      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

      B White Rock Schools

      Does White Rock have good schools? The White Rock graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% 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 47% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      47%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      40%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      7 total surveys

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