Arbutus Ridge vs Marpole, Greater Vancouver
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Greater Vancouver neighbourhoods.
Arbutus Ridge edges out Marpole on overall livability (5.8/10 vs 5.4/10) among Greater Vancouver neighbourhoods. Arbutus Ridge scores higher on tree canopy (2.8 vs 0.8). Marpole scores higher on recreation (4.6 vs 1.5).
Livability scores
| Arbutus Ridge | Marpole | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.8 | 5.4 |
| Safety | 10.0 | 8.5 |
| Schools | 7.6 | 7.0 |
| Transit Access | 9.8 | 9.1 |
| Grocery Access | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Parks | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.8 | 0.8 |
| Recreation | 1.5 | 4.6 |
| Walkability | 4.6 | 3.2 |
Key metrics
| Arbutus Ridge | Marpole | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $2,551,139 | $1,496,252 |
| Median household income | $94,500 | $72,200 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 15.1 | 29.4 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 67.3/10 | 64.4/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 13 min | 20 min |
| Distance to downtown | 5.0 km | 8.1 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 15,650 m² | 8,273 m² |
| Tree canopy | 26.8% | 11.7% |