Kerrisdale is a quaint, quiet, family-oriented community.  This charming neighbourhood primarily appeals to families and the real estate reflects this.  Houses fill the tree-lined streets and the Kerrisdale Village caters to an upper middle-class, mature lifestyle.

Who Lives There

Although Kerrisdale is an idyllic setting for family life, seniors also populate the area as well as students taking advantage of the neighbourhood’s proximity to UBC.  The average household income is almost double that of Vancouver as a whole, and 65% of residents have post-secondary education.

Things to Do

The Kerrisdale Village, along 41^st Ave,  houses shops - from grocers, bakers and delis (try  Forster’s Fine Cheese or MacFarlane Seafoods) to book stores and boutiques such as Hills of Kerrisdale, the first of the Aritzia clothing stores.   Oakridge Mall, not far from Kerrisdale at Ok and 41^st Ave, offers a larger selection of shops. Cafés like the Pastry Club Dessert Café and restaurants also line the streets of the village. 

Shaughnessy Golf Club, Point Grey Golf & Country Club and McCleery Golf Course border Kerrisdale, as do the UBC endowment lands which are great for hikers, runners, cyclists and nature lovers.  Several parks also exist in the area, and the Kerrisdale Community Centre offers programs and activities for people of all ages.

Nightlife is limited in Kerrisdale, but the neighbourhood is not far from Downtown Vancouver.

Real Estate

Most Kerrisdale homes are detached houses, but there are some apartments and semi-detached homes.  The area is well-established, thus homes are rarely new, but for the most part they are spacious and beautifully designed.  Housing prices are slightly above the Vancouver average, but most residents who buy settle in Kerrisdale for quite some time.

Schools and Safety

Elementary schools in the area include: Kerrisdale Elementary, Kerrisdale Annex, Quilchena Elementary and Maple Grove Elementary.  Point Grey Secondary is the nearest high school, but Magee Secondary School and Prince of Wales Secondary also serve the community.   Crofton House is a nearby private school for girls offering classes from Grades 1 to 12.  Kerrisdale has a Montessori school and several other child care centres, and the University of British Columbia is only a ten minute drive away.

Kerrisdale is a safe, well-established, family-oriented neighbourhood.  Residents should still exercise caution at night, however, especially in unlit areas such as the University Endowment Lands.

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