Living in North Vancouver.
Living in North Vancouver means mountains at the end of the street, forest trails behind the house and a short SeaBus ride to downtown.
Why people choose North Vancouver.
It is where a lot of my clients end up when they want the outdoors close by without giving up an easy commute. Lonsdale has the towers, the shops and the Quay. Further up the hill and out to the east, the streets get quieter, the lots get bigger and there is a trailhead around every corner.
- The SeaBus gets you downtown in about 12 minutes
- Two local ski hills: Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour
- Lynn Canyon, Deep Cove and trailheads minutes from home
- Two municipalities, the City and the District, each with its own taxes and rules
Six North Vancouver neighbourhoods, six different feels.
From the waterfront to the end of Deep Cove Road, here is a quick feel for each neighbourhood.
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Lower Lonsdale
The waterfront: condos, the Shipyards, Lonsdale Quay and the SeaBus to downtown.
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Central Lonsdale
Shops, restaurants and Lions Gate Hospital along Lonsdale Avenue, with towers and low-rise buildings.
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Upper Lonsdale
Quieter streets, family homes and quick access to Grouse Mountain and the Mosquito Creek trails.
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Lynn Valley
A family favourite with Lynn Canyon, a busy village centre and plenty of houses and townhomes.
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Edgemont Village
A walkable village of local shops, close to the Capilano River trails and the Upper Levels Highway.
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Deep Cove
A small seaside village with kayaking, Quarry Rock and a slower pace at the end of the road.
Who lives in North Vancouver, in numbers.
Official Census figures for the City and District of North Vancouver combined. Compare them with Vancouver, nearby cities, other provinces or all of Canada.
- Population146,288Vancouver 662,2482021 Census
- Growth since 2016+5.6%Vancouver +4.9%
- Households59,9952.4 people per home on averageVancouver 305,335 · 2.1 per home
- Median household income $86kCity of North Vancouver$123kDistrict of North Vancouver Vancouver $82k · 2020 incomes
Types of homes
- Detached houses31.7%Vancouver 14.7%
- Semi-detached2.5%Vancouver 1.8%
- Townhouses (row houses)8.4%Vancouver 3.5%
- Duplexes and suites14.9%Vancouver 17.8%
- Apartments under 5 storeys24.7%Vancouver 31.1%
- Apartments 5 storeys and up17.8%Vancouver 31.1%
Owners and renters
66% of households own their home
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Age mix
Median age 42.0 and 44.4 (City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver)
Household size
- 1 person 28.3% Vancouver 39.2%
- 2 people 33.2% Vancouver 33%
- 3 people 16.5% Vancouver 12.6%
- 4 people 15.6% Vancouver 9.6%
- 5 or more 6.4% Vancouver 5.6%
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Getting to work
- Drive or ride in a car 74.5% Vancouver 56.2%
- Public transit 11.8% Vancouver 22.9%
- Walk 8.6% Vancouver 13.1%
- Bike 2.3% Vancouver 5.2%
- Other 2.8% Vancouver 2.6%
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Commute time
- Under 15 min 28.7% Vancouver 20%
- 15 to 29 min 38.9% Vancouver 40.1%
- 30 to 44 min 21.1% Vancouver 26.3%
- 45 to 59 min 6.9% Vancouver 8%
- 60 min or more 4.4% Vancouver 5.6%
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North Vancouver includes City of North Vancouver and District of North Vancouver.
Find your way around North Vancouver.
Every grocery store, shopping centre, place of worship, school, park and transit stop in the area, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a type to show or hide it.
Local North Vancouver numbers, not headlines.
Every neighbourhood here moves at its own pace. Before you list or make an offer, I pull the recent sales for your street and your type of home, so you know what the numbers really say.
- Recent comparable sales, explained clearly
- What to check for this area before you commit
- A plan that fits your timing, with no pressure
Here is what similar homes near you have done lately, and what it means for your price.
- Recent sales near youSame street and type of home Last 90 daysSold
- Active competitionHomes buyers are comparing yours with TodayListed
- Time on the marketHow fast similar homes sell By monthTrend
- My recommendationA price and plan for your home WrittenPersonal
North Vancouver questions.
Still have a question? Book a free call 778 900 1010
Is the City of North Vancouver the same as the District?
No. They are separate municipalities with their own councils, property taxes and zoning. The City covers Lonsdale and the waterfront, and the District wraps around it from Edgemont to Deep Cove. I always check which one a home is in.
How long is the commute to downtown Vancouver?
From Lonsdale Quay the SeaBus reaches Waterfront Station in about 12 minutes. By car it depends on the Lions Gate or Ironworkers Memorial bridge and the time of day, so we can test your route before you buy.
What kinds of homes are there?
A real mix. About a third of homes are detached houses and roughly four in ten are apartments, with townhouses, duplexes and suites in between. The Census figures above show the full breakdown.
Is North Vancouver good for people who love the outdoors?
It is hard to beat. Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour, Lynn Canyon and Deep Cove are minutes from most homes, and many streets back onto trails.
Explore other areas.
Comparing neighbourhoods? Here are the other places I work.
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North Shore
West Vancouver
Ocean views, quiet streets and village life in Ambleside and Dundarave.
- British Properties
- Ambleside
- Dundarave
- Caulfeild
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Vancouver, Burnaby & New West
Vancouver
From downtown condos to character homes on the west side, every block has its own feel.
- Kitsilano
- Mount Pleasant
- Yaletown
- Kerrisdale
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Vancouver, Burnaby & New West
Burnaby
SkyTrain towers, big green parks and a lot of choice for the money.
- Metrotown
- Brentwood
- Burnaby Heights
- Edmonds
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Vancouver, Burnaby & New West
New Westminster
Heritage homes, the Quay and five SkyTrain stations.
- Queens Park
- Downtown
- Sapperton
- Queensborough
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Tri-Cities
Coquitlam
Family neighbourhoods, newer homes on Burke Mountain and the Evergreen Line downtown.
- Burke Mountain
- Westwood Plateau
- Maillardville
- Austin Heights
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Tri-Cities
Port Moody
A small city on the inlet with breweries, trails and a relaxed pace.
- Suter Brook
- Moody Centre
- Heritage Mountain
- College Park
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Tri-Cities
Port Coquitlam
River trails, a real downtown and family homes that are still within reach.
- Citadel Heights
- Mary Hill
- Oxford Heights
- Birchland Manor
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Richmond & Delta
Richmond
Steveston village, the Canada Line and some of the best food in the region.
- City Centre
- Steveston
- Terra Nova
- Broadmoor
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Richmond & Delta
Delta
North Delta, the village of Ladner and seaside Tsawwassen.
- North Delta
- Sunshine Hills
- Ladner
- Tsawwassen
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Richmond & Delta
Tsawwassen
Beaches, sunshine and the ferry terminal in a quiet corner of Delta.
- Pebble Hill
- Beach Grove
- English Bluff
- Boundary Bay
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Fraser Valley
Maple Ridge
Golden Ears on the doorstep, acreages and more space for your budget.
- Silver Valley
- Albion
- Haney
- Cottonwood
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Fraser Valley
Pitt Meadows
Dyke trails, blueberry farms and the West Coast Express.
- Central Pitt Meadows
- Mid-Meadows
- South Bonson
- Osprey Village
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Fraser Valley
Surrey
Growing fast, from the towers of Surrey Centre to the beaches of South Surrey.
- South Surrey
- Fleetwood
- Cloverdale
- Guildford
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Fraser Valley
White Rock
The pier, the promenade and ocean views up the hill.
- West Beach
- East Beach
- Uptown
- Five Corners
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Fraser Valley
Langley
Farmland, wineries and the heritage charm of Fort Langley.
- Willoughby
- Walnut Grove
- Fort Langley
- Murrayville
Let's start with a conversation.
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