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Vancouver & Burnaby area guide

Living in Vancouver.

Living in the City of Vancouver means downtown towers, character homes on the west side and lively east side streets, all in one city.

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What it is like

Why people choose the City of Vancouver.

Vancouver isn't one market, it's dozens. A one-bedroom in Yaletown, a duplex in Mount Pleasant and a family home in Kerrisdale all behave differently, and values can change a lot from one block to the next.

  • SkyTrain, buses and bike lanes across the city
  • Stanley Park, the beaches and the seawall
  • Every type of home, from downtown condos to character houses
  • Neighbourhoods that change in price and feel block by block
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Kitsilano Beach with the downtown Vancouver skyline
Neighbourhoods

City of Vancouver neighbourhoods I know best.

A quick feel for each part of Vancouver, from the busiest streets to the quietest corners.

  • Kitsilano

    Beaches, West 4th Avenue shops and a mix of character homes, duplexes and low-rise condos.

  • Mount Pleasant

    Breweries, Main Street cafés and older houses next to new condos.

  • Yaletown

    Downtown living with converted warehouses, towers and the False Creek seawall.

  • Kerrisdale

    Quiet, leafy streets, a village shopping area and larger family homes.

  • Commercial Drive

    Lively and local, with cafés, markets and character homes nearby.

Vancouver by the numbers

Who lives in the City of Vancouver, in numbers.

Official Census figures for Vancouver. Compare them with Metro Vancouver, nearby cities, other provinces or all of Canada.

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  • Population662,248Metro Vancouver 2,642,8252021 Census
  • Growth since 2016+4.9%Metro Vancouver +7.3%
  • Households305,3352.1 people per home on averageMetro Vancouver 1,043,320 · 2.5 per home
  • Median household income $82k Metro Vancouver $90k · 2020 incomes

Types of homes

  • Detached houses14.7%Metro Vancouver 27.7%
  • Semi-detached1.8%Metro Vancouver 2.2%
  • Townhouses (row houses)3.5%Metro Vancouver 10.2%
  • Duplexes and suites17.8%Metro Vancouver 16.1%
  • Apartments under 5 storeys31.1%Metro Vancouver 24.5%
  • Apartments 5 storeys and up31.1%Metro Vancouver 18.9%

Owners and renters

46% of households own their home

Vancouver
46% 54%
Metro Vancouver
62% 38%

OwnRent

Age mix

Median age 39.6

Household size

  • 1 person 39.2% Metro Vancouver 29.1%
  • 2 people 33% Metro Vancouver 31.8%
  • 3 people 12.6% Metro Vancouver 15.7%
  • 4 people 9.6% Metro Vancouver 14%
  • 5 or more 5.6% Metro Vancouver 9.4%

VancouverMetro Vancouver

Getting to work

  • Drive or ride in a car 56.2% Metro Vancouver 74.7%
  • Public transit 22.9% Metro Vancouver 14.9%
  • Walk 13.1% Metro Vancouver 6.4%
  • Bike 5.2% Metro Vancouver 1.9%
  • Other 2.6% Metro Vancouver 2.1%

VancouverMetro Vancouver

Commute time

  • Under 15 min 20% Metro Vancouver 20.7%
  • 15 to 29 min 40.1% Metro Vancouver 34.8%
  • 30 to 44 min 26.3% Metro Vancouver 26.4%
  • 45 to 59 min 8% Metro Vancouver 9.9%
  • 60 min or more 5.6% Metro Vancouver 8.2%

VancouverMetro Vancouver

Source: Census data: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population. Reproduced and distributed on an "as is" basis with the permission of Statistics Canada, under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.

Explore the map

Find your way around the City of Vancouver.

Every grocery store, shopping centre, place of worship, school, park and transit stop in Vancouver, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a type to show or hide it.

Buying or selling

Local City of Vancouver numbers, not headlines.

Every part of Vancouver 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
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Your Vancouver numbers Mehrdad Haghjoo

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
Questions

City of Vancouver questions.

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Should I buy a condo or a house in Vancouver?

It depends on your budget, the space you need and your plans. Condos give you location and transit, houses give you land and room to grow. We can compare both on real numbers.

What should I check before buying a condo?

The strata documents: the depreciation report, the contingency fund, the minutes and any upcoming repairs or special levies. I go through them with you before you commit.

Are there extra taxes on homes in Vancouver?

Homes left empty may be subject to the City's Empty Homes Tax and BC's Speculation and Vacancy Tax. Most people who live in their home are exempt, but there are declarations to make each year.

Which City of Vancouver neighbourhoods suit families?

Many families look at Kerrisdale, Dunbar, Kitsilano and the east side for schools, parks and houses. We will match neighbourhoods to your budget and commute.

Nearby

Explore other areas.

Comparing neighbourhoods? Here are the other places I work.

  • Sunset over Burrard Inlet and the Vancouver skyline from Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver North Shore

    North Vancouver

    Mountains at the end of the street, trails out the back door and the Lonsdale waterfront.

    • Lower Lonsdale
    • Lynn Valley
    • Deep Cove
    • Edgemont Village
    Explore North Vancouver
  • Point Atkinson Lighthouse in Lighthouse Park, West Vancouver North Shore

    West Vancouver

    Ocean views, quiet streets and village life in Ambleside and Dundarave.

    • British Properties
    • Ambleside
    • Dundarave
    • Caulfeild
    Explore West Vancouver
  • Burnaby towers with the SkyTrain, highway and North Shore mountains Vancouver, Burnaby & New West

    Burnaby

    SkyTrain towers, big green parks and a lot of choice for the money.

    • Metrotown
    • Brentwood
    • Burnaby Heights
    • Edmonds
    Explore Burnaby
  • The New Westminster Quay and the Fraser River bridges Vancouver, Burnaby & New West

    New Westminster

    Heritage homes, the Quay and five SkyTrain stations.

    • Queens Park
    • Downtown
    • Sapperton
    • Queensborough
    Explore New Westminster
  • High-rise towers and the SkyTrain station in Coquitlam City Centre Tri-Cities

    Coquitlam

    Family neighbourhoods, newer homes on Burke Mountain and the Evergreen Line downtown.

    • Burke Mountain
    • Westwood Plateau
    • Maillardville
    • Austin Heights
    Explore Coquitlam
  • Wooden pier on the water in Port Moody 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
    Explore Port Moody
  • Gravel dyke trail beside the river with mountains in Port Coquitlam 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
    Explore Port Coquitlam
  • Fishing boats in the Steveston harbour in Richmond Richmond & Delta

    Richmond

    Steveston village, the Canada Line and some of the best food in the region.

    • City Centre
    • Steveston
    • Terra Nova
    • Broadmoor
    Explore Richmond
  • Boundary Bay shoreline in Delta Richmond & Delta

    Delta

    North Delta, the village of Ladner and seaside Tsawwassen.

    • North Delta
    • Sunshine Hills
    • Ladner
    • Tsawwassen
    Explore Delta
  • A BC Ferries ship at the Tsawwassen terminal at sunset Richmond & Delta

    Tsawwassen

    Beaches, sunshine and the ferry terminal in a quiet corner of Delta.

    • Pebble Hill
    • Beach Grove
    • English Bluff
    • Boundary Bay
    Explore Tsawwassen
  • Lake and mountains near Maple Ridge Fraser Valley

    Maple Ridge

    Golden Ears on the doorstep, acreages and more space for your budget.

    • Silver Valley
    • Albion
    • Haney
    • Cottonwood
    Explore Maple Ridge
  • Mountains reflected in the water in Pitt Meadows Fraser Valley

    Pitt Meadows

    Dyke trails, blueberry farms and the West Coast Express.

    • Central Pitt Meadows
    • Mid-Meadows
    • South Bonson
    • Osprey Village
    Explore Pitt Meadows
  • SkyTrain tracks in Surrey with the mountains behind Fraser Valley

    Surrey

    Growing fast, from the towers of Surrey Centre to the beaches of South Surrey.

    • South Surrey
    • Fleetwood
    • Cloverdale
    • Guildford
    Explore Surrey
  • The White Rock pier on a sunny day Fraser Valley

    White Rock

    The pier, the promenade and ocean views up the hill.

    • West Beach
    • East Beach
    • Uptown
    • Five Corners
    Explore White Rock
  • Farmland and mountains in Langley from the air Fraser Valley

    Langley

    Farmland, wineries and the heritage charm of Fort Langley.

    • Willoughby
    • Walnut Grove
    • Fort Langley
    • Murrayville
    Explore Langley
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