Downtown vs West End, Greater Vancouver
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Greater Vancouver neighbourhoods.
West End edges out Downtown on overall livability (7.1/10 vs 6.1/10) among Greater Vancouver neighbourhoods. Downtown scores higher on recreation (10.0 vs 8.5). West End scores higher on schools (7.0 vs 1.8).
Livability scores
| Downtown | West End | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6.1 | 7.1 |
| Safety | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Schools | 1.8 | 7.0 |
| Transit Access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Grocery Access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Parks | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Tree Canopy | 0.6 | 2.5 |
| Recreation | 10.0 | 8.5 |
| Walkability | 10.0 | 10.0 |
Key metrics
| Downtown | West End | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $996,839 | $806,443 |
| Median household income | $81,000 | $65,300 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 150.9 | 61.6 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 41.1/10 | 64.5/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 10 min | 10 min |
| Distance to downtown | 0.3 km | 1.2 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 5,379 m² | 4,557 m² |
| Tree canopy | 10.0% | 24.5% |