Neighbourhoods
What it’s like to live there, what kind of homes you’ll find, and what I’d check before buying.
Yaletown, Coal Harbour and the core.
Read the guideWalkable living by Stanley Park.
Read the guideBeaches, West 4th and character homes.
Read the guideCommercial Drive, Main Street and character houses.
Read the guideFour town centres, two SkyTrain lines, SFU and BCIT.
Read the guideNewer towers around the Millennium Line.
Read the guideExpo Line, Central Park and BC’s largest mall.
Read the guideRiverfront, five SkyTrain stations and older condos.
Read the guideCanada Line, YVR and lots of townhomes.
Read the guideCity Centre, Guildford, Fleetwood and Fraser Heights.
Read the guideMore space, SkyTrain and mountain views.
Read the guideNewer neighbourhoods and room to grow.
Read the guideLooking at another area, like the North Shore? Ask me below and I’ll send you recent sales.
Compare areas
Benchmark prices for August 2026. A benchmark is a typical home in that area, not an average of what sold. Use it to see where your budget goes furthest, then open the guide.
| Area | Condo | Townhouse | House |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Surrey | $401,400 | $681,400 | $1,262,400 |
| Port Coquitlam | $558,300 | $847,200 | $1,243,800 |
| New Westminster | $576,100 | $873,400 | $1,377,600 |
| East Vancouver | $628,600 | $985,400 | $1,621,400 |
| Richmond | $633,300 | $1,022,200 | $1,925,400 |
| Coquitlam | $646,100 | $987,900 | $1,599,100 |
| Burnaby North | $669,700 | $888,200 | $1,816,500 |
| Port Moody | $680,200 | $986,900 | $1,962,100 |
| Burnaby East | $707,600 | $852,700 | $1,694,900 |
| Burnaby South | $731,500 | $933,600 | $1,887,800 |
| Vancouver West | $774,900 | $1,334,900 | $2,932,700 |
Sorted by condo price. Source: MLS® Home Price Index, Greater Vancouver REALTORS® and Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (North Surrey), August 2026. Benchmarks are not appraisals.
First home under $700K? Burnaby North, East Vancouver, Richmond, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and North Surrey all have condo benchmarks under that line. Start with the first-time buyer guide.
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