Vancouver Housing Deep Dive

Comprehensive affordability analysis and market insights for Vancouver, British Columbia

Price-to-Income
12.9x
Mortgage Est.
$5,350/mo
Avg Rent
$2,950
YoY Change
-3.2%

10-Year Home Price Trend: Vancouver

$685k$852k$1019k$1186k$1353k201520172019202120232025

*Historical data reflects British Columbia provincial averages as a representative proxy for local market velocity.

Market Summary

"Vancouver remains Canada's most expensive market, constrained by geography and strict zoning."

Top Affordability Challenges

  • 1
    Severe lack of missing-middle housing
  • 2
    Highest price-to-income multiple in North America
  • 3
    Geographic constraints (ocean and mountains) limiting sprawl

Market Outlook

High interest rates have cooled the market, but underlying supply shortages maintain a high price floor.

Next Steps

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