The housing stock of Whonnock is composed predominantly of single detached homes and townhouses. Around one third of properties in this area were constructed following the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This neighbourhood also has a variety of housing size options – this part of Maple Ridge is especially good for those looking for four or more bedroom homes. Roughly 90% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 10% are occupied by renters.
Cars are a great means of transportation in this neighbourhood. It is very convenient to come across a place to park. However, residents using public transit may find very few options in this neighbourhood by reason of the low service level. Nonetheless, property owners are served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most residences. This part of Maple Ridge is not very conducive to bicycling since riding is made difficult by the typically steep area, and there are very few bike lanes. Whonnock is also not very convenient for those who travel by foot because running daily errands is very inconvenient on foot.
Whonnock is a very good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a calm environment. This part of Maple Ridge is very quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, it is easy to reach green spaces and there are a few of them nearby for residents to unwind in.
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