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Vancouver & Burnaby area guide

Living in Burnaby.

Living in Burnaby means SkyTrain-connected towers, big green parks and a lot of choice for the money.

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What it is like

Why people choose Burnaby.

Burnaby sits right between Vancouver and the Tri-Cities, and it's one of the easiest places in the region to live without a car. Metrotown and Brentwood are full of newer condos near the SkyTrain, and you are never far from Deer Lake, Burnaby Lake or Burnaby Mountain.

  • The Expo and Millennium SkyTrain lines, with newer condos near stations
  • Metropolis at Metrotown and Brentwood for shopping
  • Deer Lake, Burnaby Lake and Burnaby Mountain for the outdoors
  • A central spot between Vancouver and the Tri-Cities
Talk about Burnaby
Deer Lake with the Burnaby skyline behind the trees
Neighbourhoods

The Burnaby neighbourhoods I know best.

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

  • Metrotown

    Towers, the region's biggest mall and the Expo Line, with Central Park next door.

  • Brentwood

    A new skyline of condos around Brentwood Town Centre and the Millennium Line.

  • Burnaby Heights

    Hastings Street shops and cafés, with family homes and views of the North Shore.

  • Edmonds

    Good value near Edmonds Station, with a mix of older and newer homes.

  • Deer Lake

    Leafy, quiet streets around Deer Lake Park, with larger family homes.

Burnaby by the numbers

Who lives in Burnaby, in numbers.

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

Compare Burnaby with
  • Population249,125Vancouver 662,2482021 Census
  • Growth since 2016+7%Vancouver +4.9%
  • Households101,1352.4 people per home on averageVancouver 305,335 · 2.1 per home
  • Median household income $83k Vancouver $82k · 2020 incomes

Types of homes

  • Detached houses18.9%Vancouver 14.7%
  • Semi-detached3%Vancouver 1.8%
  • Townhouses (row houses)8.7%Vancouver 3.5%
  • Duplexes and suites16.4%Vancouver 17.8%
  • Apartments under 5 storeys23.6%Vancouver 31.1%
  • Apartments 5 storeys and up29.4%Vancouver 31.1%

Owners and renters

61% of households own their home

Burnaby
61% 39%
Vancouver
46% 54%

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Age mix

Median age 40.4

Household size

  • 1 person 29.2% Vancouver 39.2%
  • 2 people 32.8% Vancouver 33%
  • 3 people 16.8% Vancouver 12.6%
  • 4 people 13.2% Vancouver 9.6%
  • 5 or more 8% Vancouver 5.6%

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Getting to work

  • Drive or ride in a car 71% Vancouver 56.2%
  • Public transit 21.6% Vancouver 22.9%
  • Walk 4.7% Vancouver 13.1%
  • Bike 0.9% Vancouver 5.2%
  • Other 1.8% Vancouver 2.6%

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Commute time

  • Under 15 min 16.3% Vancouver 20%
  • 15 to 29 min 34.5% Vancouver 40.1%
  • 30 to 44 min 31.7% Vancouver 26.3%
  • 45 to 59 min 10.2% Vancouver 8%
  • 60 min or more 7.3% Vancouver 5.6%

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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 Burnaby.

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

Buying or selling

Local Burnaby numbers, not headlines.

Every part of Burnaby 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 Burnaby 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

Burnaby questions.

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Is Burnaby a good place to buy a condo?

It is one of the most popular places for condos in the region, especially near Metrotown, Brentwood and the SkyTrain. With so many new buildings, comparing projects carefully matters.

How is the commute?

The Expo and Millennium lines run through Burnaby, so downtown Vancouver is a short SkyTrain ride from many neighbourhoods.

Should I buy new or resale?

New buildings come with warranties and modern layouts. Resale homes are often bigger for the price and ready now. I will help you compare both.

Are there houses in Burnaby too?

Yes. Areas like Burnaby Heights, Deer Lake and Capitol Hill have detached homes, many with suites.

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
  • Downtown Vancouver towers lit up at dusk 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
    Explore Vancouver
  • 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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