Living in Richmond.
Living in Richmond means Steveston fishing village, the Canada Line and some of the best food in the region.
Why people choose Richmond.
Richmond has a bit of everything. The City Centre is all towers along the Canada Line, with downtown Vancouver and the airport minutes away. Steveston is a historic fishing village with boardwalks and the dyke trails, and the west side is full of quiet streets with family homes.
- The Canada Line to downtown and the airport
- Steveston village, the fishing docks and the dyke trails
- Some of the best Asian food in North America
- Condos, townhomes and family houses on quiet streets
The Richmond neighbourhoods I know best.
A quick feel for each part of Richmond, from the busiest streets to the quietest corners.
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City Centre
Towers and townhomes along No. 3 Road, close to the Canada Line, shops and restaurants.
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Steveston
A historic fishing village with boardwalks, cafés and the waterfront trails.
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Terra Nova
Family homes near the river, with the rural park and community gardens nearby.
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Broadmoor
Established streets with larger lots, popular with families for the schools.
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Hamilton
A quieter corner on the east side, with newer townhomes close to New Westminster.
Who lives in Richmond, in numbers.
Official Census figures for Richmond. Compare them with Vancouver, nearby cities, other provinces or all of Canada.
- Population209,937Vancouver 662,2482021 Census
- Growth since 2016+5.9%Vancouver +4.9%
- Households81,0802.6 people per home on averageVancouver 305,335 · 2.1 per home
- Median household income $79k Vancouver $82k · 2020 incomes
Types of homes
- Detached houses30.1%Vancouver 14.7%
- Semi-detached2%Vancouver 1.8%
- Townhouses (row houses)19.7%Vancouver 3.5%
- Duplexes and suites6.1%Vancouver 17.8%
- Apartments under 5 storeys22.9%Vancouver 31.1%
- Apartments 5 storeys and up19.1%Vancouver 31.1%
Owners and renters
71% of households own their home
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Age mix
Median age 43.6
Household size
- 1 person 25.1% Vancouver 39.2%
- 2 people 32.3% Vancouver 33%
- 3 people 18.7% Vancouver 12.6%
- 4 people 14.7% Vancouver 9.6%
- 5 or more 9.2% Vancouver 5.6%
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Getting to work
- Drive or ride in a car 79% Vancouver 56.2%
- Public transit 13.1% Vancouver 22.9%
- Walk 5% Vancouver 13.1%
- Bike 1.2% Vancouver 5.2%
- Other 1.7% Vancouver 2.6%
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Commute time
- Under 15 min 24.5% Vancouver 20%
- 15 to 29 min 38.1% Vancouver 40.1%
- 30 to 44 min 24.1% Vancouver 26.3%
- 45 to 59 min 7.5% Vancouver 8%
- 60 min or more 5.8% Vancouver 5.6%
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Find your way around Richmond.
Every grocery store, shopping centre, place of worship, school, park and transit stop in Richmond, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a type to show or hide it.
Local Richmond numbers, not headlines.
Every part of Richmond 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
Richmond questions.
Still have a question? Book a free call · 778 900 1010
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What types of homes are in Richmond?
There is a big mix. Condos and townhomes make up much of the City Centre, and detached homes fill the neighbourhoods around it. The Census figures above show the full picture.
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Is flooding a concern in Richmond?
Richmond is protected by a large dike system, and newer homes are built to a minimum flood construction level. I look at the age of the home, the foundation and the insurance before you buy.
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How long is the commute to downtown Vancouver?
The Canada Line gets you from Richmond-Brighouse to downtown in about 25 minutes. Driving depends on the bridges and the time of day.
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What should I check when buying a new condo or townhome here?
The strata documents, the warranty, the builder and how the building compares with others nearby. With so much new supply, comparing projects carefully really matters.
Explore other areas.
Comparing neighbourhoods? Here are the other places I work.
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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
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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
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
- Cliff Drive
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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
- Hillside
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Fraser Valley
Langley
Farmland, wineries and the heritage charm of Fort Langley.
- Willoughby
- Walnut Grove
- Fort Langley
- Murrayville
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