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East Fraser Valley Comparison

Chilliwack vs Abbotsford

Two central Fraser Valley cities compared

Chilliwack and Abbotsford anchor the eastern Fraser Valley. Both attract commuters and first-time buyers priced out of Langley/Surrey, but they differ in price, transit, and amenity mix.

Chilliwack

City of Chilliwack
Population: ≈ 95,000
Housing stock: Detached-heavy, older stock in central Chilliwack + Sardis, new detached + townhouse growth in Promontory + Garrison Crossing.
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Abbotsford

City of Abbotsford
Population: ≈ 155,000
Housing stock: Full mix, more diverse than Chilliwack, established townhouse and condo supply, Abbotsford YXX airport.
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AttributeChilliwackAbbotsford
Commute to downtown Vancouver (off-peak)~90 min~75 min
Typical detached$950K – $1.4M$1.3M – $2.0M
Typical townhouse$600K – $850K$700K – $1.0M
Post-secondaryUniversity of the Fraser Valley (satellite)University of the Fraser Valley (main campus)

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Educational information only — not legal, tax, financial, or real-estate advice. Doug LeMaire, REALTOR® · BCFSA #167790 · Fraser Property Management Realty Services Ltd. Not intended to solicit or induce an agreement already in place.
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