Langley City
The Heartbeat of Langley
Langley City is directly east of Cloverdale and the City of Surrey, and is surrounded on the north, east, and south side by the Township of Langley.
It’s a great spot for casual food and shopping, being very accessible with plenty of community events throughout the year.
Almost everything in Langley City will be within walking distance of your new Langley home, townhome, or condo and there are six defined neighbourhoods for you to explore: Nicomekl, Douglas, Simonds, Blacklock, Alice Brown, and Uplands.
Langley City At A Glance
Everything you want at your fingertips
Langley City is the perfect blend of urban life and the suburbs, with everything being walkable, lots of little shops, and yet everything you need for daily life.
Have a craving for sushi? Thai? Italian? There are so many options available in the downtown area of Langley City, all within walking distance of each other. Lately there’s been a few ramen and vegan restaurants that have opened up, and they’re amazing!
You can easily spend an entire day walking between shops, eating at cool independent restaurants, or your tried and true, Earls, Cactus Club, and Browns.
Langley City's
Defining Characteristics
Convenient & Accessible
Everything you'll need for your Langley lifestyle is convenient and accessible within Langley City.
Has The Daily Staples
Everything you need to live day to day is conveniently at your finger tips. Langley City has all your typical big box stores.
Lots of Independent Shops
A beautiful mix of small coffee shops, brew pubs, and boutique shops give you a ton of variety.
Lots of Fun Things to Do
A casino, restaurants, brew pubs, and plenty of parks/walking trails will keep you busy year-round.
Is Kid-Friendly
Chuck-E-Cheese, Crash Crawlies, Go Bananas, and plenty of day care options will make sure the kids are taken care of.
Heartbeat of Langley
Langley City hosts lots of year-round events, festivals, parades, and outdoor concerts.
Langley City's
Housing Market
Langley City’s real estate market is a nice mixture of condos, townhouses, and single-family homes.
Mainly built between the 1960s and 1990s, the lot sizes are generally smaller and there are fewer basement suites throughout. The properties are generally serviced with water, hydro, and sewer, and most have gas.
You can expect plenty of street parking in this planned and well-established community.
Neighbourhood Appeal
Walking distance to everything, including transportation, schools, shopping, and restaurants.
Langley City is for the type of person that enjoys the social atmosphere.
If you’re the type of person that enjoys chatting with someone new at the neighbourhood eatery, waving to your neighbours, or greeting your postman on a first name basis, this is the suburban city life you’ve been looking for.
There are so many places to try new food and drinks that you’ll have a tough time choosing where to go. Are you a Starbucks person or a Tim Hortons? Langley has you covered (they’re on every corner).
Willowbrook Mall also has absolutely everything you could need, and they’re set for a giant expansion in the very near future.
Langley City Lifestyle
It’s city life for sure, but with a great community vibe.
Langley City Is Great For
Young People & Couples
Because of its affordability and the availability of starter homes, Langley City is great for young couples and first-time home buyers.
Retirees and Seniors
Langley City is great for retirees and seniors looking to stay connected to their community and surrounded by like-minded people.
Imagining Your Life In Langley City
How you’ll spend your weekends…
Socializing or checking out the local community events, parades, festivals, or bouncing between breweries.
Your entertainment & restaurant situation…
Restaurants? Everywhere!
Pubs? Yes, and Langley is now proudly serving you safe Uber rides home, but you could probably walk if you needed to.
Coffeeshops? You’ll have some great independents as well as your typical Starbucks and Tim Hortons.
Casino? Yes, with a great pub and a new steakhouse.
What you’ll do after work…
You’ll be going for a cocktail, workout, or (if retired) happy hour and a trip to the casino for some fun.
Hobbies you can pick up…
Bingo. Yes, bingo.
Is eating a hobby?
Walking. You can walk everywhere, stopping into local shops to pick up fresh seafood, wine and of course, dessert. The City of Langley has also recently upgraded its trail system.
Langley City is...
Family-Friendly
Not downtown, but around the perimeter for sure. That’s where I live and I love it. I can walk with the kids to Safeway and Starbucks, with a stop at the local playground along the way.
Pet-Friendly
Absolutely. There’s lots of parks and a couple off-leash dog parks in the area, and a lot of businesses will let you in with your pup.
Young & Trendy
With lots of breweries, bicycle shops, and vegan cafes, Langley City has developed itself as a hip and trendy hub.
Walkable / Bikeability
Absolutely. So much of what you need for day-to-day living is right around you.
Senior-Friendly
Totally. You'll be surrounded by lots of like-minded seniors and there are plenty of shops that will cater to your needs.
Nature-Friendly
Somewhat, but if you want a little more nature, head to the outskirts of the Township for parks such as Campbelly Valley.
What You'll Love
You’ll love that everything you could need is a stone’s throw away. You can shop at Willowbrook Mall if it’s dark and stormy outside, or explore the outdoor shops at Langley City in the summertime, and finish off with a margarita on the sunny patio at Viva Mexico.
You’re in the central hub that feeds the entire city and Township, but still feels small enough that you’ll bump into friends and neighbours wherever you go.
It’s city life for sure, but with a great community vibe.
What You Might Not Like
With city life comes a few city issues. Crime is a little higher in some areas, as the support programs for those struggling tend to be based out of the city.
200th street traffic around rush hour can be a bit of a nightmare, especially when the train comes through. It’s my excuse every time I show up late for an appointment (which is super rare).
The Market
Real Estate Stats
Average Langley City Home Prices
Detached Houses
$700K+
Townhouses
$450K - $700K
Condos
$300K - $500K
The Rental Market
Typically, condos and townhouses are rental friendly in Langley City, but you’ll always want to check the strata bylaws if this is a concern. Rental rates can start as low as $1,000 a month for a studio basement suite, and go up from there. Average rental rates depend on a lot of things, such as location, floor plan, privacy and parking. There’s a wide range of homes available in Langley City, from condos, townhouses, and detached homes.
Key Landmarks & Amenities
More options than you can ask for
At A Glance
Langley City provides...
Great Food + Dining
More dining options than you can ask for.
A good Selection of Schools
Langley City hosts plenty of elementary and secondary schools.
Parks + Outdoors
Not as much as the outskirts of Langley Township, but plenty of smaller parks and walking trails.
Religious Establishments
There are various different relgioius establishments in Langley City of all denominations.
Lots of Fun + Adventure
Plenty of outdoor concerts, small festivals, bars, farmer's markets, and indoor activities.
Easy Daily Living
Everything you will need for your day-to-day living, within walking systems.
PROMINENT & LOCAL BUSINESSES
The commercial and retail area of Downtown Langley is often referred to as “the one way” by area residents. Both residents and tourists alike are attracted to its selection of boutiques, quaint shops, cafes, and independent restaurants. Langley City has also turned into the independent brewery area of the Fraser Valley, with new additions such as Trading Post, Five Roads, and Farm Country Brewing.
Twin's Favourite Picks
Haven Kitchen + Bar
Camp Brewery
Ban Chok Dee Thai
Blacksmith Bakery
Chuck E. Cheese
Pinkavo Cafe
1 Fish, 2 Fish
Cora's Diner
Emilio Finatis
OTher Notables
Restaurants & Pubs
Browns Langley Centre
Cactus Club
Denny’s
Earls Kitchen & Bar
Milestones
Moxie’s Grill & Bar
Mr. Mike’s
Red Robin
S+L Kitchen & Bar
Sushico
Townhall Public House
White Spot
Fast Food
Banchan Korean Bistro
Dairy Queen
Fat Burger
KFC
McDonald’s
Monviso Chicken & Smoked BBQ
Pizza Hut
strEATS
Subway
The Mad Italian Pizza
Tim Hortons
Wendy’s
Breweries
5 Roads Brewery
Trading Post
Camp Beer Co
Farm Country Brewing
Coffee Shops
Starbucks
Tim Hortons
Creekside
Red Velvet Cafe
Lemon Bakery Cafe
Twins Coffee
Hot & Toasty Cafe
Coastal Coffee House
Retail
All The Big Box Stores
Willoughbrook Mall
Plenty of small businesses
Banks
Scotiabank
BMO
CIBC
Canadian Western Bank
TD
HSBC
RBC
Coast Capital
Fitness
Steve Nash
Orangetheory Fitness
Campus Crossfit
Ninja Sports Club
Gymnastics Gym
Grocery Stores
Nature’s Fare Market
Real Canadian Super Store
Save On Foods
Safeway
Medical
Langley Hospital
Lots of walk-in clinics
Location + Accessibility
Best ranking Walk Score
Langley City offers so much you need right inside of it, which is great for day-to-day living. Public transportation options are abundant, and it is also close enough to the highway that if you need to get out of town, it’s not a mission.
You’re 45 minutes from Vancouver and 45 minutes to the airport.
Proximity To...
(calculated by drive time)
To Costco Langley: 5 to 10 minutes / within 5km
To Downtown Vancouver: 45 min
To Burnaby: 30 min
To Surrey City Centre: 25 min
To Skytrain Line: 22 min
To YVR Airport: 45 min
To USA Border: 20 min
To Ferries: 38 min
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Bus
Great
Lots of bus routes and accessibility throughout Langley City.
Taxi/Rideshare
Great
Lots of taxis & rideshares available in Downtown Langley.
Skytrain
None
You’re a 25 minute bus or car ride away from the closest Skytrain.
Walkability
A Walker's Paradise
Very Walkable.
Langley City has a strong Walk Score, making it a walker’s paradise. Daily errands won’t require a car and you’ll have quick access to dining, shopping, groceries, parks, schools, and entertainment.
Transit Score
Easy to get around
Good Transit.
Langley City has good transit with many options closely available to you.
Bikeability
A biker's Paradise
Very Bikeable.
Biking from your Langley City home is easy and convenient for most daily errand trips.