James Bay
By the Breakwater Next to Fairfield & Downtown
Get to know the historic neighbourhood of James Bay, nestled next to the Parliament buildings and walking distance to downtown. A great example of a neighbourhood in Victoria that has room to grow.
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Since 2011, 30 new townhomes were built in James Bay
Number of New Dwellings by Category Between 2011-2016
701 Apartments
From 900–1,600 sqft
30 Townhomes
1,200-2,000 sqft
23 Suites
Less than 900 sqft
47% of the properties in James Bay are zoned for single-family homes. This is the lowest rate in the city. (Lots of multi-unit residential)
Population
Census data between 2011 and 2016 demonstrates that James Bay's population growth is below the City of Victoria average
+26%
Senior residents
+2%
Children under 15
-3%
Families with kids
Density
James Bay is a good example of densification
120 persons per hectare
James Bay
78 persons per hectare
Victoria
120 persons per hectare
North American Major City Average
4.9 meters
Average Available Street Parking in James Bay
7.7 meters
Average Available Street Parking in Victoria
Greenspace
James Bay's greenspace is double that of the City of Victoria
62m² per capita
James Bay
31m² per capita
Victoria Average
Housing Costs
$1,017,859
Average house sale value 2017–2018
$530,229
Average condo sale value 2017–2018
$1,088
Average cost of rent 2016
68% Renters
James Bay
49% Renters
Victoria