Vancouver Moving by the Numbers (2025)
Key insights from thousands of Metro Vancouver moves analyzed in our 2025 Year in Review.
83.2%
Stayed Local
Metro Vancouver retention rate
26.9%
1-Bed Apartments
Most common move type by far
16.8%
Long-Distance
To Victoria, Kelowna & Nanaimo
1st & Last
Busiest Days
First and last day of each month
Vancouver is the condo capital — over a quarter of all moves are 1-bedroom apartments, the highest ratio in our network. See our Vancouver pricing, read the full 2026 pricing guide, or find the best time to move.
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7 in-depth guides covering pricing, timing, condo rules, and construction detours.
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