To purchase in the University neighbourhood, expect a median asking price of $1,058,000, reflecting a price of $1115 per square foot, while renting involves a median monthly cost of $3,725; properties here offer a gross rental yield of 4.2. A median of 73 days on market indicates buyers have time to evaluate options. The area offers a walkability score of 55 and a transit score of 65, with 3 of 5 metro destinations reachable without changing vehicle, supported by 3 schools within walking distance, 28 parks and green spaces, a selection of 11 restaurants, 4 cafés, and 2 grocers. Only 4 homes for sale are identified as suite-capable, limiting options for potential rental units.
Written by Vicinus from live University data
Keep in mind: nightlife & social is a stretch — 11 restaurants nearby, but no bars or late venues mapped
Essentials
Schools
Mozart School of Music594 m
University Hill Secondary School868 m
Norma Rose Point School891 m
Schools access73
Transit
Nearest stop573 m
Bus stops (1.5 km)35
Transit score65
Shop & eat
Restaurants11
Cafés4
Grocers2
Amenities59
Daily needs
Pharmacies3
Green spaces28
Counted within 1.5 km of the centre of the neighbourhood; distances are straight-line. Places data from OpenStreetMap contributors.
What stands out in University
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Who thrives here
Growing families
3 schools within walking distance. 28 green spaces nearby.
Outdoor-first
28 parks and green spaces mapped nearby.
Living here
Getting around
| Where you're going | Transit | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Vancouver | — | 26 min |
| Broadway corridor / VGH | 39 min· 33 | 21 min |
| UBC | 16 min· 49 | 7 min |
| Metrotown | 65 min· 49 | 42 min |
| YVR Airport | — | 26 min |
Transit is weekday morning schedules with the walk to the stop included, for trips made without changing vehicle — a dash means no one-seat ride, not that it is unreachable. Driving times are off-peak and carry no traffic.
Rental math
~4.2% gross yield
Typical 2-bed rents $3,750/mo. Gross yield is a year of median rent against the median asking price, before costs.
From 48 of 48 active rentals.
Trails & green
28 green spaces
Including Michael Smith Park and Khorana Park, within walking distance of the centre.
Mortgage-helper stock
4 listings
Homes for sale that look suite-capable — a separate entrance or a basement apartment — of 28 that described their basement.
A separate entrance is not a permitted secondary suite.
The village
33 places
11 restaurants, 4 cafés and 2 grocers among them, within 1.5 km of the centre.
Market pulse
Median price
$1.06M
from 163 listings
Days on market
73
median, active listings
Walk score
55
out of 100
$ / sqft
$1,115
from 162 with a size
University vs. its neighbours
| Neighbourhood | Median | $ / sqft | Days on mkt | Walk | Schools |
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