Marpole vs West Point Grey, Greater Vancouver
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Greater Vancouver neighbourhoods.
West Point Grey edges out Marpole on overall livability (7.4/10 vs 5.4/10) among Greater Vancouver neighbourhoods. Marpole scores higher on grocery access (2.9 vs 1.9). West Point Grey scores higher on recreation (10.0 vs 4.6).
Livability scores
| Marpole | West Point Grey | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.4 | 7.4 |
| Safety | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| Schools | 7.0 | 8.1 |
| Transit Access | 9.1 | 9.5 |
| Grocery Access | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| Parks | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Tree Canopy | 0.8 | 4.7 |
| Recreation | 4.6 | 10.0 |
| Walkability | 3.2 | 6.2 |
Key metrics
| Marpole | West Point Grey | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,496,252 | $2,989,707 |
| Median household income | $72,200 | $99,500 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 29.4 | 17.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 64.4/10 | 69.6/10 |
| 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 | 62,937 m² |
| Tree canopy | 11.7% | 40.7% |