Marpole vs Sunset, Greater Vancouver
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Greater Vancouver neighbourhoods.
Sunset edges out Marpole on overall livability (6.3/10 vs 5.4/10) among Greater Vancouver neighbourhoods. Marpole scores higher on schools (7.0 vs 5.8). Sunset scores higher on grocery access (10.0 vs 2.9).
Livability scores
| Marpole | Sunset | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.4 | 6.3 |
| Safety | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Schools | 7.0 | 5.8 |
| Transit Access | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Grocery Access | 2.9 | 10.0 |
| Parks | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Tree Canopy | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Recreation | 4.6 | 8.5 |
| Walkability | 3.2 | 2.1 |
Key metrics
| Marpole | Sunset | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,496,252 | $1,646,496 |
| Median household income | $72,200 | $87,400 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 29.4 | 32.9 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 64.4/10 | 59.2/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 20 min | 18 min |
| Distance to downtown | 8.1 km | 7.4 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 8,273 m² | 9,190 m² |
| Tree canopy | 11.7% | 7.8% |