Downtown vs Fairview, Greater Vancouver
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Greater Vancouver neighbourhoods.
Fairview edges out Downtown on overall livability (7.2/10 vs 6.1/10) among Greater Vancouver neighbourhoods. Downtown scores higher on recreation (10.0 vs 9.2). Fairview scores higher on safety (5.0 vs 0.0).
Livability scores
| Downtown | Fairview | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6.1 | 7.2 |
| Safety | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| Schools | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Transit Access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Grocery Access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Parks | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Tree Canopy | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| Recreation | 10.0 | 9.2 |
| Walkability | 10.0 | 10.0 |
Key metrics
| Downtown | Fairview | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $996,839 | $866,862 |
| Median household income | $81,000 | $85,100 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 150.9 | 43.6 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 41.1/10 | 55.7/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 10 min | 10 min |
| Distance to downtown | 0.3 km | 2.2 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 5,379 m² | 5,022 m² |
| Tree canopy | 10.0% | 20.4% |