Fairview vs Mount Pleasant, Greater Vancouver
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Greater Vancouver neighbourhoods.
Mount Pleasant edges out Fairview on overall livability (7.3/10 vs 7.2/10) among Greater Vancouver neighbourhoods. Fairview scores higher on safety (5.0 vs 2.1). Mount Pleasant scores higher on schools (8.0 vs 5.0).
Livability scores
| Fairview | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 5.0 | 2.1 |
| Schools | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| Transit Access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Grocery Access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Parks | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Recreation | 9.2 | 10.0 |
| Walkability | 10.0 | 10.0 |
Key metrics
| Fairview | Mount Pleasant | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $866,862 | $984,271 |
| Median household income | $85,100 | $88,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 43.6 | 60.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 55.7/10 | 68.9/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 10 min | 10 min |
| Distance to downtown | 2.2 km | 2.6 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 5,022 m² | 4,895 m² |
| Tree canopy | 20.4% | 21.4% |