Downtown Living: Is It for Me?
Area overview
Vancouver – it’s the heart of the city, right on the water. Picture tall buildings, busy streets, and amazing views of the mountains and ocean. There’s always something to do here, from shopping on Robson Street to checking out art at the Vancouver Art Gallery. You’ll find tons of great restaurants, cafes, and bars too.
Getting around is a breeze. The SkyTrain connects Downtown to other parts of the city, and there are plenty of buses and bike lanes. Most people living here are young professionals or students. They love the urban lifestyle and being close to work and fun.
Housing in Downtown is mostly apartments and condos in high-rise buildings. You’ll find everything from small studios to luxury penthouses. Keep in mind, that it can be pricey to live here!
As for schools, there’s Elsie Roy Elementary for the little ones. Older kids usually go to King George Secondary just outside Downtown. The area’s perfect if you want to be in the middle of all the action!
Downtown Vancouver offers an exciting urban lifestyle with endless amenities, stunning views, and easy access to everything. It's perfect for those who crave city living at its finest.
Downtown Vancouver's Gastown district features a steam-powered clock, installed in 1977, that whistles every 15 minutes.
Downtown's HPI Benchmark Prices
February 2025 Typical Housing Prices
The MLSยฎ HPI Benchmark Prices represent the expected sales price for a typical or โBenchmarkโ home in a given neighbourhood. Click the link for more details.
Condo
$694,700
Townhouse
$0
House
$1,192,800
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Listings current as of February 14, 2025
Downtown Real Estate Market
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What is MLSยฎ HPI benchmark price?
The MLSยฎ HPI Benchmark Prices represent the expected sales price for a typical or โBenchmarkโ home in a given neighbourhood.
The MLSยฎ HPI considers what averages and medians do not: lot size, age, number of rooms, etc. The most commonly traded set of these attributes describes the composite of the typical or benchmark property type in a given area. Prices paid for homes with these attributes determine benchmark home prices.