Lions Bay, BC
British Columbia · Vancouver Metro
Lions Bay is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,390. Residents earn $140,000 per year, which is 86% above the national average.
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How Lions Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
AHousing
FCrime
C+Climate
Education
C+Community
Is Lions Bay a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Lions Bay receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Lions Bay has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Lions Bay is $140,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 86% above $75,149. This places Lions Bay among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Lions Bay is $1,800,000, making it a premium housing market at 539% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,760 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 12.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.1% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Lions Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 116.3 inches, including 335.3 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Lions Bay vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Lions Bay vs U.S. Average
Income: Lions Bay vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $140,000 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $85,600 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,646 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 43 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 74.7% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $1,800,000 |
| 539% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $3,760 |
| 223% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 87.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.8% |
| Housing Units | 510 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Lions Bay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,422/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4522°N, 123.2376°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | — | 89 km |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 130 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 47 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 128 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 132 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 10.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 10.1 in |
Lions Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 31°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.4") and July the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.7% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 23.1% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 18.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1,422/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 31.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 74.7% |
Schools in Lions Bay
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions Bay Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lions Bay
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80's New Wave Radio | 80's, alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Music Pacific (Vancouver) MP3 Stream | blues, classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Vancouver, BC (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKYE-FM 93.1 "Red FM" Vancouver, BC | 13 languages, multicultural | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| CJVB-AM 1470 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC | multicultural, multilingual | AAC 50 kbps | |
| CHKG-FM 96.1 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC | multicultural, multilingual | AAC 50 kbps | |
| SHER E PUNJAB AM 600 | abbotsford, punjab | AAC 96 kbps | |
| CIWV-FM "Wave 98.3" Vancouver, BC | smooth jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJJR 93.7 "JR Country" Vancouver, BC | country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CHLG-FM 104.3 "The Breeze" - Vancouver, BC | new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary | AAC 132 kbps | |
| CITR - University of British Columbia | campus radio, eclectic | AAC | |
| Ritmo X99 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RED FM | media discussion, punjabi | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Emily.ca - Emily Carr University of Art & Design - Vancouver, BC | campus radio, student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La Bonita X101 | 2000s, 60s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CJNY-FM 106.3 "The Journey" Vancouver, BC | classic hits, community radio | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Lions Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Golf Museum and Hall of Fame | ||||
| BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum | ||||
| Beaty Biodiversity Museum | ||||
| Bowen Island Historians Museum and Archive | ||||
| British Columbia Regimental Museum | ||||
| Chinatown Storytelling Centre | ||||
| Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society | ||||
| Chinese Canadian Museum | ||||
| Chinese Cultural Centre Museum | ||||
| City of Vancouver Archives | ||||
| Colbourne House | ||||
| Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition | ||||
| Engine 374 Pavilion | ||||
| H. R. MacMillan Space Centre | ||||
| Hastings Mill Park Museum | ||||
| Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre | ||||
| Jewish Museum and Archives of BC | ||||
| Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre | ||||
| MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver | ||||
| Museum of Anthropology | ||||
| Museum Of North Vancouver | ||||
| Museum of Vancouver | ||||
| Pacific Museum of Earth | ||||
| Roedde House Museum | ||||
| Science World | ||||
| The Britannia Mine Museum | ||||
| Ukama Gallery | ||||
| Vancouver Maritime Museum | ||||
| Vancouver Police Museum |
Libraries in Lions Bay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCIT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| BCIT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bob Prittie Metrotown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bowen Island Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| BPL: McGill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| BPL: McGill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Computer Science Reading Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Emily Carr University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Irving K. Barber Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| McGill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Vancouver City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| NVDPL: Capilano Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| NVDPL: Lynn Valley | 0.0 | |||||
| NVDPL: Lynn Valley | 0.0 | |||||
| Samuel and Frances Belzberg Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SE 14 | 0.0 | |||||
| Squamish Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vancouver Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vancouver Public Library Kerrisdale Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Britannia Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Britannia Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Carnegie Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Champlain Heights Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Champlain Heights Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Collingwood Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Dunbar Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Firehall Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Fraserview Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Fraserview Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Hastings Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Joe Fortes Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Kensington Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Kensington Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Kitsilano Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Marpole Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Mount Pleasant Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Oakridge Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Renfrew Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: South Hill Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Terry Salman Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: West Point Grey Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Walter C. Koerner Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Vancouver Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodward Library | 0.0 | |||||
| X̱wi7x̱wa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lions Bay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market | |||||
| Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market | |||||
| CB2 | |||||
| CB2 | |||||
| Downtown Farmers Market | |||||
| Downtown Farmers Market | |||||
| Downtown Farmers Market | |||||
| Downtown Farmers Market | |||||
| False Creek Farmers Market | |||||
| False Creek Farmers Market | |||||
| Granville Island Public Market | |||||
| Granville Island Public Market | |||||
| Home Farm | |||||
| Kitsilano Farmers Market | |||||
| Kitsilano Farmers Market | |||||
| Kitsilano Winter Farmers Market | |||||
| Kitsilano Winter Farmers Market | |||||
| Main St. Station Farmers Market | |||||
| Main St. Station Farmers Market | |||||
| Mount Pleasant Farmers Market | |||||
| Mount Pleasant Farmers Market | |||||
| Riley Park Farmers Market | |||||
| Riley Park Farmers Market | |||||
| Riley Park Farmers Market | |||||
| Shipyards Christmas Market | |||||
| Shipyards Christmas Market | |||||
| Trout Lake Farmers Market | |||||
| Trout Lake Farmers Market | |||||
| Trout Lake Farmers Market | |||||
| UBC Farm Market | |||||
| UBC Farm Market | |||||
| Vancouver Farmers Market | |||||
| Vancouver Farmers Market | |||||
| Vancouver Farmers Market | |||||
| West End Farmers Market | |||||
| West End Farmers Market |
Cafes in Lions Bay
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lions Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Acres Brewing | ||||
| 33 Brewing Experiment | ||||
| Angry Otter Brewery | ||||
| Angry Otter Brewery | ||||
| Beere Brewing | ||||
| Big Rock Brewery | ||||
| Black Kettle Brewing | ||||
| Black Kettle Brewing | ||||
| Bomber Brewing | ||||
| Brassneck Brewery | ||||
| Brewhall | ||||
| Brewhall | ||||
| Brewing August | ||||
| Brewing August | ||||
| Bridge Brewing Company | ||||
| Bridge Brewing Company | ||||
| Bridge Brewing Company | ||||
| Browns Crafthouse Kitchen & Bar | ||||
| Browns Crafthouse Kitchen & Bar | ||||
| Cliffside Cider | ||||
| Craft Collective Beerworks | ||||
| Craft Collective Beerworks | ||||
| Craft Collective Beerworks | ||||
| Dockside Brewing | ||||
| Dockside Brewing | ||||
| Dogwood Brewing | ||||
| Dogwood Brewing | ||||
| Dogwood Brewing | ||||
| Electric Bicycle Brewing | ||||
| Faculty Brewing | ||||
| Faculty Brewing | ||||
| Granville Island Brewery | ||||
| Granville Island Brewery | ||||
| Howe Sound Brewing | ||||
| La Cerveceria Astilleros | ||||
| La Cerveceria Astilleros | ||||
| Luppolo Brewing Company | ||||
| Main Street Brewing | ||||
| North Point Brewing | ||||
| Off The Rail | ||||
| Parallel 49 Brewing | ||||
| Please! Beverage Co. | ||||
| Please! Beverage Co. | ||||
| R & B Brewing | ||||
| Red Truck Brewery Company | ||||
| Riley's Cidery | ||||
| Settlement Brewing | ||||
| Settlement Brewing | ||||
| Shaketown Brewing | ||||
| Shaketown Brewing | ||||
| Shaketown Brewing | ||||
| Slow Hand Brewery | ||||
| Slow Hand Brewery | ||||
| Slow Hand Brewery | ||||
| Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewpub | ||||
| Storm Brewing | ||||
| Strange Fellows Brewing | ||||
| Strathcona Beer Company | ||||
| Strathcona Beer Company | ||||
| Strathcona Beer Company | ||||
| Streetcar Brewing | ||||
| Streetcar Brewing | ||||
| Superflux Brewery | ||||
| Threefold Brewery | ||||
| Wildeye Brewing | ||||
| Yaletown Brewing Company | ||||
| Yaletown Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Lions Bay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | MLS | Western Conference |
| Vancouver Canucks | NHL | Pacific |
Ski Resorts Near Lions Bay
8 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Seymour | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grouse Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cypress Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dakota Ridge Recreation Site | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Whistler Blackcomb | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Blackcomb Tube Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Old Blackcomb Halfpipe | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Biathlon Range | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Amtrak Stations in Lions Bay
1 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, BC | 1150 Station Street | TRAIN |
Airports Near Lions Bay
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | Large Airport |
| Bellingham International Airport | BLI | Medium Airport |
| Boundary Bay Airport | YDT | Medium Airport |
| Langley Airport | YLY | Medium Airport |
| Nanaimo Airport | YCD | Medium Airport |
| Orcas Island Airport | ESD | Medium Airport |
| Pitt Meadows Regional Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Cutty Field | — | Small Airport |
| Delta Heritage Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Duncan Airport | DUQ | Small Airport |
| Fort Langley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Horse Fly Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Intergalactic Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Long Harbour Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Meadow Mist Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Point Roberts Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sechelt-Gibsons Airport | YHS | Small Airport |
| Squamish Airport | YSE | Small Airport |
| Waldron Airstrip | WDN | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lions Bay
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lions Bay |
Treatment Centers in Lions Bay
32 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Wellness Clinic | ||
| Bueno Medical Clinic | ||
| Cambie Village Family Practice | ||
| Caretel Medical Clinic | ||
| Centro Medical | ||
| Dr Gerald Yeung & Associates | ||
| Dr. Alexander Li & Dr. Angie Xiong Medical Clinic | ||
| Dr. Jordan Lee Inc. | ||
| Fraser Street Medical | ||
| GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Greig Associates | ||
| Kerrisdale Station Medical Clinic | ||
| Kingsway Oak Medical Clinic | ||
| LifeLabs | ||
| LifeLabs | ||
| Mango Clinic | ||
| Marine Gateway Medical Centre | ||
| Medicare | ||
| North Shore Women's Support Recovery Home | ||
| Pacific Medical Clinic | ||
| Pacific Medical Clinic | ||
| Queens Medical Clinic | ||
| Revolution Medical Clinic | ||
| Simply Wellness Medical | ||
| South Community Health Centre | ||
| South Vancouver Medical Clinic | ||
| Tess Health Clinic | ||
| TLC Medical Clinic - SE Marine Drive | ||
| TLC Medical Clinic Granville | ||
| Treloar Physiotherapy Kerrisdale | ||
| Una Medical Clinic | ||
| Well Health |
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What is the population of Lions Bay?
Lions Bay has a population of 1,390 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 1,422 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.3% female and 50.7% male.
Is Lions Bay expensive to live in?
The median household income is $140,000, 86% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $1,800,000 (539% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $3,760 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 12.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Lions Bay safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Lions Bay receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Lions Bay?
Lions Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 116.3 inches, with 335.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Lions Bay?
The unemployment rate in Lions Bay is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,646. There are 43 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 74.7% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Lions Bay?
The median home value in Lions Bay is $1,800,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $3,760. The homeownership rate is 87.3%.
How are the schools in Lions Bay?
24.7% of adults in Lions Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.1% have completed high school. 18.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Lions Bay?
The average commute in Lions Bay is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 82.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 74.7% work from home.
What are the demographics of Lions Bay?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Lions Bay is 88.5% White, 5.4% Asian. 76.3% of residents speak only English at home.
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