Burnaby

Burnaby offers a mix of condo communities, established residential streets, and access to parks and everyday services. When comparing homes, consider the neighbourhood as carefully as the property. Walk your daily routes, visit at different times, and compare the space, upkeep, and ongoing costs. I help buyers and sellers assess their options with local research and straightforward advice.

$1,214,989

Average Sales Price

$848,636

Median Sales Price

1,868

Total Listings

Population

What to Look For When Buying in Burnaby

Walk your daily route

Walk from the property to the places you’ll use most: transit, groceries, parks, and schools. Check hills, crossings, and the actual route. Try your commute at the time you would normally travel.

Listen from inside the home

Spend a few quiet minutes in the living room and bedrooms with the windows open and closed. Step outside and listen for traffic, trains, or nearby activity. Visit again at a different time of day.

Compare the upkeep and costs

Look beyond the asking price. For condos and townhomes, review strata fees and planned repairs. For detached homes, consider the roof, drainage, heating, and maintenance. Compare these costs alongside the layout and condition.

Burnaby at a Glance

A community snapshot from the 2021 Census · City of Burnaby

249,125 Population 2021 Census

42 Average age Years · 2021

$83,000 Median household income Before tax · 2020 income

60% Owner households 2021 Census · Rounded

40% Renter households 2021 Census · Rounded

53% Homes in apartment buildings 2021 Census · Approximately

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, as summarized by the City of Burnaby, pages 8–9 (PDF) . Figures cover the entire municipality, not an individual neighbourhood. Income refers to 2020. Percentages are rounded; apartment share combines the City's low-rise and high-rise apartment categories. These historical census figures do not represent current population estimates or live market data.