White Rock and South Surrey Real Estate
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About the Area South Surrey and White Rock
The city of Surrey British Columbia is the largest city in BC in terms of land mass with over 32,000 hectares and is the second largest city in BC with 563,652 residents in 2022. In contrast Vancouver is the most populated city with over 2 million residents but has less than half the land mass of Vancouver with 11,255 hectares. The City of Surrey population grew by 9.7% from 2016 to 2021 and is expected to surpass Vancouver by 2030 in terms of population size.
The South Surrey area is the largest of Surrey’s town centres by land mass. South Surrey borders the pacific coastline to the west and White Rock to the east, the United States to the north and Langley to the South. Known for it’s scenic coastline, incredible beaches and breathtaking views, South Surrey is a desirable place to live.
White Rock is a small coastal city of 5.13 square kilometres, bordering South Surrey in BC. Originally known as a vacation town, White Rock is now home year round residents who choose the area for it’s moderate climate, ocean breezes and sweeping views.
The South Surrey area is the largest of Surrey’s town centres by land mass. South Surrey borders the pacific coastline to the west and White Rock to the east, the United States to the north and Langley to the South. Known for it’s scenic coastline, incredible beaches and breathtaking views, South Surrey is a desirable place to live.
White Rock is a small coastal city of 5.13 square kilometres, bordering South Surrey in BC. Originally known as a vacation town, White Rock is now home year round residents who choose the area for it’s moderate climate, ocean breezes and sweeping views.
South Surrey and White Rock Amenities
South Surrey offers the perfect combination of affordability and livability with access to rapid transit, world class universities and a diverse supply of affordable housing in walkable neighbourhoods. The City of White Rock and the South Surrey areas are located along the pacific coastline with access to incredible beaches, walking trails and parks. One third of Surrey’s land is devoted to agriculture, making it a great place to get fresh produce. Surrey other industries include manufacturing, supply chain and education.
Area amenities include
White Rock Pier – Originally built in 1914 as a dock for the steamships. This 470 meter pier has become a major attraction for White Rock. In the summer you can stroll down the pier while enjoying an ice cream from the many nearby shops, or simply spend the day at the beach. In the winter, the pier is festively lit along with the promenade to celebrate the holiday season.
Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre – This state of the art indoor swimming pool, built in 2016 offers an Olympic sized competition pool, 500 square meter leisure pool, dive towers, hot tubs, lazy river and waterslide.
Area amenities include
White Rock Pier – Originally built in 1914 as a dock for the steamships. This 470 meter pier has become a major attraction for White Rock. In the summer you can stroll down the pier while enjoying an ice cream from the many nearby shops, or simply spend the day at the beach. In the winter, the pier is festively lit along with the promenade to celebrate the holiday season.
Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre – This state of the art indoor swimming pool, built in 2016 offers an Olympic sized competition pool, 500 square meter leisure pool, dive towers, hot tubs, lazy river and waterslide.
South Surrey Parks
Living in South Surrey you have access to the incredible collection of parks in Surrey, known as the city of parks. The City of Surrey offers impressive array of parks, trails, gardens and green spaces that span over 6,000 acres. With more than 800 parks – 200 with amenities for people and 600 more to protect natural areas, open space, and biodiversity. Surrey offers more than 650 km’s of trails paths through awe inspiring landscapes including coast lines, old growth forests, play grounds fields and more.
Notable Parks include
Crescent Beach – Beach park located in South Surrey offering swimming, volleyball, scenic views and nature trails. This park offers 2 roped off swimming areas with lifeguards on duty from 11am – 7pm.
Centennial Park – White Rock’s largest park, offering playground, walking trails, lacrosse box, lawn bowling, soccer field, tennis court and more.
Notable Parks include
Crescent Beach – Beach park located in South Surrey offering swimming, volleyball, scenic views and nature trails. This park offers 2 roped off swimming areas with lifeguards on duty from 11am – 7pm.
Centennial Park – White Rock’s largest park, offering playground, walking trails, lacrosse box, lawn bowling, soccer field, tennis court and more.
South Surrey Parks
Living in South Surrey you have access to the incredible collection of parks in Surrey, known as the city of parks. The City of Surrey offers impressive array of parks, trails, gardens and green spaces that span over 6,000 acres. With more than 800 parks – 200 with amenities for people and 600 more to protect natural areas, open space, and biodiversity. Surrey offers more than 650 km’s of trails paths through awe inspiring landscapes including coast lines, old growth forests, play grounds fields and more.
Notable Parks include
Crescent Beach – Beach park located in South Surrey offering swimming, volleyball, scenic views and nature trails. This park offers 2 roped off swimming areas with lifeguards on duty from 11am – 7pm.
Centennial Park – White Rock’s largest park, offering playground, walking trails, lacrosse box, lawn bowling, soccer field, tennis court and more.
Notable Parks include
Crescent Beach – Beach park located in South Surrey offering swimming, volleyball, scenic views and nature trails. This park offers 2 roped off swimming areas with lifeguards on duty from 11am – 7pm.
Centennial Park – White Rock’s largest park, offering playground, walking trails, lacrosse box, lawn bowling, soccer field, tennis court and more.
South Surrey and White Rock Community Profile
The South Surrey and White Rock areas are home to a population of 119,493 residents, occupying 46,168 households with an average household size of 2.5 people. The average age of a resident is 48.6 year years old, older than the average within the City of Surrey. The median household income for South Surrey and White Rock area is $103,130. Of the 119,493 residents in the area, 30% of the population are of a visible minority and 90% of the population’s mother tongue is English. The total labour force for South Surrey and White Rock is 58,755 workers with 14,268 of those self-employed.
South Surrey and White Rock Community Profile
The South Surrey and White Rock areas are home to a population of 119,493 residents, occupying 46,168 households with an average household size of 2.5 people. The average age of a resident is 48.6 year years old, older than the average within the City of Surrey. The median household income for South Surrey and White Rock area is $103,130. Of the 119,493 residents in the area, 30% of the population are of a visible minority and 90% of the population’s mother tongue is English. The total labour force for South Surrey and White Rock is 58,755 workers with 14,268 of those self-employed.
South Surrey snd White Rock Real Estate Report
The South Surrey and White Rock areas are is home to 46.168 households 79.1% of the housing owner-occupied and the remaining 10.9% tenant occupied. Of the 46,168 households in Walnut Grove, 67.07% of those households are single-family households, 2.63% are multiple-family households, and remaining 30.3% are non-family households. The South Surrey and White Rock areas offer a mix of new and older housing with 54.5% of the housing built before after the year 2,000 and the remaining constructed after.
South Surrey snd White Rock Real Estate Report
The South Surrey and White Rock areas are is home to 46.168 households 79.1% of the housing owner-occupied and the remaining 10.9% tenant occupied. Of the 46,168 households in Walnut Grove, 67.07% of those households are single-family households, 2.63% are multiple-family households, and remaining 30.3% are non-family households. The South Surrey and White Rock areas offer a mix of new and older housing with 54.5% of the housing built before after the year 2,000 and the remaining constructed after.
South Surrey Schools
South Surrey is home to six elementary schools and one high school, Walnut Grove Secondary School. To find out what school catchment you are in, click on the link below.
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South Surrey Community Plan
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What is in the South Surrey and White Rock, British Columbia
South Surrey offers access to ample shopping, restaurants, schools, libraries, churches and more. In addition South Surrey offers easy access to nearby neighbourhoods such as Central, BC home to world class universities such as UBC, SFU, KPU and BCIT.
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