British Columbia, Canada
Your guide to living in Surrey: demographics, cost of living, quality of life, and education.
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568,322
British Columbia
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Major industries
White
35.4%
South Asian
33.9%
Filipino
5%
Chinese
4.5%
Surrey has one of the largest South Asian populations outside of South Asia, with substantial Punjabi, Hindi, and Tamil-speaking communities. The city also has growing Filipino, Chinese, and Latin American populations.
Downtown rent
$2,000/mo
Suburban rent
$1,800/mo
Groceries
$400/mo
Recommended monthly budget
$3,600/mo
Surrey is meaningfully more affordable than Vancouver proper while being connected by the SkyTrain Expo Line. Newer developments near Surrey Central and King George stations offer urban amenities at lower prices than the Vancouver peninsula.
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Surrey is served by the Surrey School District — the largest in BC by enrolment. Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Simon Fraser University's Surrey campus are located in the city, and the University of the Fraser Valley is nearby.
Helpful reads about living in Surrey.
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Surrey is the second-largest city in British Columbia by population and is projected to surpass Vancouver within a decade. It has the highest rate of newcomer arrival in BC and one of Canada's largest South Asian communities, making it a primary destination for Punjabi and other South Asian immigration.
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Winter average temperature
4°C
Summer average temperature
21°C
Surrey offers mild Pacific climate, extensive parks, and strong community infrastructure for newcomers. Healthcare is served by Surrey Memorial Hospital. TransLink operates SkyTrain and bus service connecting to Vancouver.
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