Abbotsford — Old Town & Clearbrook Neighbourhood Guide

The Fraser Valley's largest city centre, combining a historic downtown and the Clearbrook area with airport access and Highway 1 connections.

Character

Abbotsford is a major Fraser Valley city, with a historic downtown often called Old Town and the established Clearbrook area to the west. The city has a population of about 153,900 and a median household income of about $92,500. Mill Lake, with its park and boardwalk, provides a central green space close to these neighbourhoods.

Getting around

Highway 1 runs through Abbotsford, connecting it with Langley, Chilliwack, and the rest of the region. Abbotsford International Airport, known as YXX, serves the city with scheduled flights. Local buses provide service within the city and to neighbouring Fraser Valley communities.

Homes

Housing across the city includes single-family homes, townhouses, and low-rise condos. Older homes are more common near the historic downtown, with newer subdivisions on the city's edges. Abbotsford has 50 schools in the open data, the highest count among the areas in this guide set.

Who it suits

It suits people who want a full-service Fraser Valley city with its own airport and hospital services. It also suits households looking for a wider range of housing types outside Metro Vancouver's core.

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