Top 6 Neighbourhoods to Live in Langley, BC (Plus a Bonus!)

If you’re considering moving to Langley, BC, but aren’t sure which neighbourhood is right for you, you’re in the right place! Langley offers a diverse range of communities, each with unique advantages, from family-friendly suburban pockets to historic, charming areas. In this guide, I’ll break down the top 6 neighbourhoods in Langley, highlighting their pros, cons, and who they’re best suited for. Plus, stick around until the end for a bonus neighbourhood that could be a great investment opportunity!

Two quick notes before we get into it. These picks are based on my own opinions and my own experiences, so if I don’t mention an area you’re interested in or live in, please don’t be offended. And they are not in any specific order: it really comes down to which neighbourhood best fits you.

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Langley Real Estate Market Overview

Before diving into the neighbourhoods, let’s quickly look at the average home prices in Langley:

• Detached Homes: $1.743 million
• Townhouses: $977,000
• Apartments: $632,000

Keep these figures in mind as we explore each neighbourhood’s pricing relative to the Langley average.

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1. Willoughby

📍 Location & Accessibility

Willoughby is located in northwest Langley, near Highway 1 and the Golden Ears Bridge, making it one of the most accessible neighbourhoods.

• Commute Times:
  • 5-10 minutes to Costco
  • 15 minutes to Langley Hospital
  • 40 minutes to Downtown Vancouver

🏡 Housing & Real Estate

Willoughby has seen massive growth in the past decade, with newly built homes, townhomes, and condos dominating the market.

• Detached Homes: Larger homes on smaller lots
• Townhomes & Condos: Primarily built in the last 10 years
• Home Prices: Slightly above Langley’s average

✅ Pros

✔ Great for commuters with quick highway access
✔ Lots of amenities (Willoughby Town Centre, shopping, restaurants)
✔ Excellent schools, parks, and community spaces
✔ High rental demand for investors

⚖️ The Trade-off

• Rent Prices: Willoughby is extremely rental friendly, with basement suites, condos and townhomes all coming up for rent. They come in a variety of price ranges, however rents here typically sit on the higher end for Langley.
• Getting Around: Willoughby is the most walkable of the 6 outside Fort Langley village, because the newer blocks were built with shops and services mixed in rather than pushed out to a highway. A car is convenient rather than an absolute must. The bus system, taxis and rideshare are all extremely accessible everywhere in Willoughby.
• Traffic: 200th & 208th get extremely busy, mostly heading to work or coming home during rush hour. The city is planning to widen the road, so hopefully that is not an issue for much longer, but it is worth knowing before you move here.

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2. Brookswood

📍 Location & Accessibility

Brookswood is a quiet, suburban area in southern Langley, bordering Surrey and Campbell Valley.

• Commute Times:
  • 15 minutes to Costco
  • 5-10 minutes to the hospital
  • 1 hour to Downtown Vancouver

🏡 Housing & Real Estate

Brookswood is known for large lots and single-family homes.

• No condos or townhomes, although there are a few mobile home parks
• Many homes have 7,000+ sq ft lots
• Home Prices: Slightly below Langley’s average for detached homes

✅ Pros

✔ Lots of green space, parks, and nature
✔ Great for families and pet owners
✔ Small-town charm with a tight-knit community
✔ Plenty of parking and quiet streets
✔ Cheaper rent, in general, than the rest of Langley

⚖️ The Trade-off

• Older Homes & Septic: Most homes here are older and on septic, so you may occasionally have a neighbour getting theirs pumped on a Friday afternoon. Basement suites are very rare.
• Walkability: Brookswood is not a walkable neighbourhood. The lots are large, the streets are long, and most errands mean a drive to the shops at 200th Street or into Langley City. Plan on a car.
• Shopping: There are some spots to do your smaller grocery trips, but you are probably going to want to head over to Costco for the larger ones.
• Transit: The buses are definitely lacking, however taxis and rideshare are easy to get here.
• Sun & Trees: The tall trees everywhere are beautiful, but they often tend to block out the sun.
• Upkeep: Cleaning moss off your roof and clearing your gutters is a rite of passage in Brookswood, so you will want to get to know your neighbours, because you might have to borrow some tools.
• Streets: Some of the streets have no sidewalks and are starting to show their wear.

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3. Murrayville

📍 Location & Accessibility

Murrayville is a historically significant area located east of Langley City.

• Commute Times:
  • 5-10 minutes to Costco
  • 2-3 minutes to Langley Hospital
  • 45 minutes to Downtown Vancouver

🏡 Housing & Real Estate

Murrayville has a mix of detached homes, townhomes, and condos, mostly built in the 90s.

• Home Prices: Above Langley’s average due to desirability
• Lot Sizes: Typically a little smaller than the rest of Langley, and you do not often see basement suites, although compared to some of the newer homes in Langley the lots are still typically larger
• Few rentals available due to age and rental restrictions

✅ Pros

✔ Charming neighbourhood with heritage homes
✔ Safe and quiet with low crime rates
✔ Close to Langley Hospital, great for retirees
✔ Plenty of parks and recreational facilities

⚖️ The Trade-off

• Rental Rates: Because of the lack of available rentals as well as the home prices here, rental rates are a little higher than the rest of Langley.
• Groceries: There are a decent amount of locally owned small businesses, however you are limited on grocery store options, with only an IGA and a Ralph’s Market, so bigger runs usually mean driving into Langley City.
• Getting Around: The community is quite car dependent. There is some bus service, but it is thin, so I suggest you definitely have a car. The bus system is lacking, however you can get taxis and rideshare quite easily, especially with the hospital being so close.
• Commuting: Being a little further east, it takes a bit longer to get to Highway 1 and Highway 99, so it is not exactly perfect for commuters.
• Noise: Being close to the airport, the RCMP detachment and the hospital, you get more aircraft noise and sirens than you typically would. On the flip side of the coin, that is a good reminder that everything is nearby, which can leave you feeling more secure.

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4. Walnut Grove

📍 Location & Accessibility

Located in northwest Langley, Walnut Grove is great for families and commuters.

• Commute Times:
  • 15 minutes to Costco
  • 15 minutes to the hospital
  • 40 minutes to Downtown Vancouver

🏡 Housing & Real Estate

Walnut Grove has a mix of detached homes, townhomes, and some condos. Many townhomes have age restrictions (45+ or 55+).

• Home Prices: Detached homes and townhomes are about average, condos are slightly cheaper, primarily because they are a bit older than most of the other communities

✅ Pros

✔ Top-rated schools, one of Langley’s best for families
✔ Lots of parks, sports facilities, and trails
✔ Plenty of local businesses, shops, and restaurants
✔ Quiet suburban lifestyle

⚖️ The Trade-off

• Rentals: There are not as many rentals as some of the other communities, largely because so many townhomes are age restricted and there are not many condos. You may find the odd detached home for rent, however you are probably going to be paying a bit of a premium, especially if you have pets.
• Walkability: Walnut Grove is built around its shopping nodes rather than a walkable main street, so you are definitely going to need a car to run most of your errands.
• Transit: Transit is minimal, but it is still possible to get on a bus. There are quite a few bus routes and it is not the best, but you should be able to get wherever you want to go, and it is very easy to grab a taxi or rideshare if you would rather.
• Traffic: If you need to take 200th or 208th during rush hour, you can often get stuck in a traffic jam.
• Christmas Costco: The drive to Costco at Christmas can take almost 3 times as long, but if you can get over that, it is an absolutely fantastic community.

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5. Fort Langley

📍 Location & Accessibility

Fort Langley is the historic heart of Langley, known for its small-town charm.

• Commute Times:
  • 20 minutes to Costco
  • 15 minutes to the hospital
  • 1 hour to Downtown Vancouver

🏡 Housing & Real Estate

Fort Langley is one of Langley’s most expensive areas, featuring historic and luxury homes.

• Home Prices: Significantly above Langley’s average
• Condos & Townhomes: There are very few here, however they do exist
• Very few rental options

✅ Pros

✔ Historic charm and character
✔ Strong sense of community
✔ More dining options than you could possibly ask for, in a variety of styles, although you are not going to see an A&W or a McDonald’s anywhere near here. The independent local owners are what give Fort Langley its individuality and culture
✔ Boutique shopping and a village that draws diners, shoppers and tourists
✔ Great outdoor lifestyle (trails, golf, kayaking, etc.)

⚖️ The Trade-off

• Price: It is a wonderful and safe place to raise a family, but its charm and character do not come cheap. All 3 property types run significantly above the Langley average.
• Getting Around: Fort Langley is the one genuinely walkable place on this list, and while you are in the village you can reach everything you need on foot. If you need to get to the outskirts, you are definitely going to want a car. Bus service is limited, so it is not ideal and your bus options can be hit or miss. Taxis and rideshare are not the most accessible here either.
• Parking: Parking on the weekends can be an absolute nightmare, and that is solely supply and demand, because families and tourists alike love to come here. As long as you pick and choose your times, you are going to be okay.
• Mosquitoes: In the summer the mosquitoes can get pretty bad, enough to make you sit inside on a warm summer night.

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6. Campbell Valley & the Otter District (South Langley)

📍 Location & Accessibility

Campbell Valley lies between Brookswood and the US border, and the Otter District sits just east of it, running from 240th to 276th. Together I just call the 2 of them South Langley.

• Commute Times:
  • 20 minutes to Costco
  • 15-20 minutes to the hospital
  • 1 hour to Downtown Vancouver
  • 5 minutes to the US border

🏡 Housing & Real Estate

South Langley is primarily large acreages with large homes. The majority were built between the 60s and 80s, and a good portion of them are ranchers.

• Servicing: Most homes are on well water and septic, however some of the newer construction in Fernridge and High Point is the exception. Those homes are fully serviced and sit on around 10,000 square foot lots
• High Point Estates: Some of the most beautiful luxury and equestrian properties in all of Langley
• No townhomes or condos here at the moment
• Home Prices: Detached homes are significantly more expensive than the Langley average

✅ Pros

✔ Privacy, the peace of country life without moving to the Interior to find it
✔ Campbell Valley Park, Langley’s most popular park for locals, plus tons of off-leash dog areas, walking trails and picnic spots
✔ Wildlife that is comfortable around people, hold out a handful of snacks and you will likely have a squirrel or a bird in your hand within seconds
✔ Very low crime and never any trouble finding parking
✔ Horse friendly, this is farm country, with riders on the road and trails weaving throughout

Best fit: financially established families and farmers. It can also present a great opportunity for investors and developers, especially with development ongoing in places such as the Fernridge area.

⚖️ The Trade-off

• Cost: Because of the lot sizes and open spaces, South Langley does not come cheap, but as long as you have the financial means to do so, it is a fantastic spot.
• Seclusion: Because of its seclusion from the city there is not much for restaurants or entertainment, however it does have the highest concentration of wineries in BC outside the Okanagan.
• Rentals: Rentals are few and far between. With no townhomes or condos, you are looking for either a basement suite or a secondary residence. I have seen opportunities from time to time to live in these properties and help out with some of the farm work in order to get a better deal, but they do not necessarily come up too often.
• Getting Around: South Langley is rural acreage, so walking anywhere useful is not realistic, and I am sure it is pretty obvious why. Transit here is very poor, a taxi or rideshare means waiting, and bus service is close to non-existent, so you are definitely going to need a car.
• Errands: There really are not any restaurants or shops close by, and if you need a few necessities you are looking at a 15-minute drive minimum.
• Zoning: If you are an investor, you are definitely going to run into zoning problems in South Langley, because it is a major part of the ALR.

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BONUS: Langley City (An Investment Opportunity!)

The City of Langley is a 10km² area bordering Surrey to its west and the Langley Township on all other sides, essentially the downtown core of Langley. It is undergoing significant redevelopment, which is what makes it interesting as an investment option.

Why Invest in Langley City?

• Home Prices: All 3 property types sell for significantly less than the rest of Langley
• Rapid development: a ton of new development and growth is scheduled for the future, and I think it is only a matter of time before it catches up to the other parts of Langley
• Future SkyTrain: the proposed SkyTrain running down Fraser Highway to 203rd is scheduled to be done by late 2029, and even if it takes a little bit longer, I believe it is going to significantly increase prices
• A precedent: Surrey City Centre was once one of the worst areas in Surrey to live, with high homelessness and crime, and over time it has begun to flourish. Home prices there rose significantly, especially in the condo market with easy SkyTrain access

⚖️ The Trade-off

• Crime & Homelessness: It does come with a few downsides, primarily higher rates of crime and homelessness. That is not the case for the entirety of the City of Langley though, it has just condensed into a few different neighbourhoods.
• My Honest Take: Prices are low now and I am not sure how long that is going to stick around, but take this with a grain of salt: I believe this is more of an investment move, and not necessarily a place I would ideally want to live. I actually do live here right now, and the reason is that I bought with a short-term plan to live here and a long-term investment strategy.
• The Flip Side: There are some great pockets in the City of Langley that can be great places to live as well, you just have to know what you are looking for.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best neighbourhoods to live in Langley BC?

The 6 I recommend most often are Willoughby, Brookswood, Murrayville, Walnut Grove, Fort Langley and South Langley, which covers Campbell Valley and the Otter District. Langley City is a 7th worth watching as an investment rather than a lifestyle pick. They’re in no particular order, because the right one depends on your budget, your commute and whether you want acreage or amenities.

Which Langley neighbourhood is best for families?

Walnut Grove is the one I point families to first, for its top-rated schools, parks, sports facilities and trails. Willoughby is the close second, with newer homes, excellent schools and Willoughby Town Centre a few minutes away. Brookswood is the pick if you want a bigger lot and more green space and don’t mind driving for groceries.

Which Langley neighbourhood is best for commuters?

Willoughby, on Highway 1 and the Golden Ears Bridge, roughly 40 minutes to Downtown Vancouver and 5 to 10 minutes to Costco. Walnut Grove is also around 40 minutes downtown. Murrayville and Fort Langley sit further east, so getting to Highway 1 or Highway 99 takes longer, and Brookswood and South Langley are closer to an hour downtown.

What is the most expensive neighbourhood in Langley?

Fort Langley, where all 3 property types run significantly above the Langley average, driven by historic and luxury homes in the village. South Langley is the other high end, with large acreages and the equestrian and luxury properties around High Point Estates. Langley City is the cheapest of the areas covered here.

Is Langley City a good investment?

That’s the case I make in the post, with caveats. All 3 property types sell for significantly less than the rest of Langley, a lot of redevelopment is scheduled, and the SkyTrain extension down Fraser Highway to 203rd is targeted for late 2029. Surrey City Centre is the precedent. The trade-off is higher crime and homelessness in a few pockets, so I treat it as an investment move first and a place to live second.

Do you need a car to live in Langley?

In most of Langley, yes. Fort Langley village is the one real exception, walkable while you’re in town, and Willoughby comes closest after it. Brookswood, Murrayville, Walnut Grove and South Langley are all built around driving. Transit exists everywhere but is thin, and taxis and rideshare are easiest in Willoughby and Murrayville. If you want a number for a specific address rather than a whole neighbourhood, Walk Score will score the exact street you are looking at, which is the only level that index really works at.

If you’re considering moving to Langley and want to explore which neighbourhoods would suit you best, I’d be happy to help!

 

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