Marpole vs Oakridge, Greater Vancouver
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Greater Vancouver neighbourhoods.
Marpole edges out Oakridge on overall livability (5.4/10 vs 5.3/10) among Greater Vancouver neighbourhoods. Marpole scores higher on recreation (4.6 vs 2.3). Oakridge scores higher on safety (10.0 vs 8.5).
Livability scores
| Marpole | Oakridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Safety | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| Schools | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| Transit Access | 9.1 | 9.5 |
| Grocery Access | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Parks | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Tree Canopy | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Recreation | 4.6 | 2.3 |
| Walkability | 3.2 | 2.5 |
Key metrics
| Marpole | Oakridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,496,252 | $2,442,814 |
| Median household income | $72,200 | $88,700 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 29.4 | 19.1 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 64.4/10 | 66.1/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 20 min | 16 min |
| Distance to downtown | 8.1 km | 6.3 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 8,273 m² | 8,848 m² |
| Tree canopy | 11.7% | 19.1% |