Downtown Surrey City Centre urban streetscape — Surrey Central SkyTrain station, glass condo towers, SFU Surrey campus at King George Boulevard and 104 Avenue, photographed for AG. Song REALTOR®

Living in City Centre, Surrey

Name: Fraser Valley (FVREB) — MLS® HPI benchmark prices by home type
Creator: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
License: https://www.creastats.crea.ca/

Surrey's downtown core — SkyTrain hub, high-rise living, SFU campus, and urban energy

A neighbourhood guide by AG. Song, REALTOR®· near Surrey Central SkyTrain Station

About City Centre

City Centre is Metro Vancouver's highest-density urban core south of the Fraser River, anchored by two SkyTrain stations (Surrey Central and King George) that together see over 9.5 million boardings annually. This is where Surrey's transformation from suburb to city is most visible — new high-rise towers up to 51 storeys, SFU's Surrey campus, KPU Civic Plaza, and the new City Hall all sit within walking distance.

Central City Shopping Centre has 140+ stores and 27 restaurants. Holland Park provides 10 hectares of green space with an amphitheatre, gardens, and a signature water feature. Walk Score hits 91/100. For buyers, this is the transit-first alternative to downtown Vancouver — about 40 minutes by SkyTrain at a fraction of the price. Condos and apartments dominate, with reduced parking minimums reflecting the neighbourhood's urban, transit-oriented design. Surrey's population is projected to reach 959,800 by 2050.

Residential street in Surrey, representative of the City Centre area's housing character. — A Surrey residential streetscape. City Centre offers a comparable mix of homes.

City Centre Market Trend — 2026

Fraser Valley (FVREB) MLS® HPI benchmark by home type (Jan 2026–May 2026)

Detached$1,366,500

▼ 0.5% since Jan

Townhouse$769,500

▼ 0.5% since Jan

Apartment$483,800

▼ 1.0% since Jan

View the data table

Month	Detached	Townhouse	Apartment
Jan	$1,373,100	$773,100	$488,600
Feb	$1,370,900	$770,700	$488,300
Mar	$1,375,600	$772,700	$489,200
Apr	$1,374,800	$771,600	$491,000
May	$1,366,500	$769,500	$483,800

City Centre is in Surrey, within the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board area. FVREB reports Surrey at four sub-area levels; pending confirmation of City Centre's exact sub-area against the board's area map, this chart shows the verified Fraser Valley region. MLS® HPI benchmark by home type, Jan 2026–May 2026. Source: FVREB Monthly Statistics Package; data as of 2026-06-25. Benchmarks are typical-home values, not list or sale prices.

Schools in City Centre

City Centre is in Surrey School District 36 (SD36).

SFU Surrey CampusUniversity (business, engineering, health, medicine)

KPU Civic Plaza CampusUniversity

Parks & Recreation

Holland Park

10-hectare urban park with amphitheatre, sports fields, playground, Holland Gardens water feature, and host to Fusion Festival and Surrey Pride.

Civic Plaza

City Hall forecourt with regular community events, adjacent to Central City's 150+ shops and restaurants.

Transit & Getting Around

Two SkyTrain stations: Surrey Central and King George (both Expo Line), providing ~40-minute service to downtown Vancouver. 20+ bus routes including the R1 RapidBus. Future King George Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit (19 km, 12 stations) will reduce travel to Semiahmoo by 40%. King George Boulevard connects Highway 99 to the Pattullo Bridge. Walk Score: 91/100.

Shopping & Dining

Central City Shopping Centre has 140+ stores and 27 restaurants including Best Buy, Winners, Shoppers Drug Mart, Boston Pizza, and Neptune Seafood. Over 3,000 parking spots. The surrounding district has an additional 150+ shops and restaurants within walking distance of the SkyTrain stations.

Real Estate in City Centre

Condos for Salein City Centre Townhomes for Salein City Centre Houses for Salein City Centre Commercial Real Estatein City Centre Land for Salein City Centre

Browse Across Surrey

Expand your search beyond City Centre to all of Surrey.

Condos for Sale in Surrey Townhomes for Sale in Surrey Houses for Sale in Surrey Commercial Real Estate in Surrey Land for Sale in Surrey

Nearby Neighbourhoods

Whalley Guildford Newton

What clients say about working with AG. Song

5.0from 3 Google reviews

“Angela Song is a friend and a very professional realtor agent. She listens to our needs and requests, and assists us with our choices instead of imposing her opinions over us. She helped us purchase our first property in Surrey Fleetwood area five years ago. When we decided to move last year, she is on top of our mind. Her suggestions of time and listing price were so wise that we were able to sell our townhouse after one open house. I definitely recommend you to look for her help if you have any needs for selling or purchasing properties.”

“AG Song has been our realtor since back in 2016. We have had this opportunity to work with her several times. And every time, She impresses us with her professionalism, responsiveness and genuine care. It is a great blessing to have her during those stressful moments. We would highly recommend her to anyone We know that is seeking a realtor who can understand, patiently listen and make efforts to help clients succeed.”

“Angela Song is professional, kind, smart, and resourceful. She’s an outstanding realtor who goes the extra mile for her clients. My wife and I are forever grateful for her help in moving from our Richmond home to Panorama Ridge, Surrey. In our search for the perfect home, she has untiringly taken us into many beautiful homes in greater Vancouver. We’ve had other good realtors before. Angela is the best!”

1 / 3

View all reviews on Google →

Frequently Asked Questions About City Centre

What are the condo prices in City Centre?

FVREB benchmark for apartments is $489,200 (March 2026). City Centre averages about $528K overall — 2-bedrooms average $584K, 1-bedrooms average $436K. Significantly more square footage per dollar compared to downtown Vancouver.

How fast is the SkyTrain to Vancouver?

About 40 minutes to downtown Vancouver via the Expo Line from Surrey Central or King George station. Consistent all-day service with frequent departures. No car needed for commuting.

Is City Centre walkable?

Walk Score of 91/100 (Walker's Paradise). Coffee, groceries, entertainment, transit, university campus, and City Hall all within 10 minutes on foot. Parking minimums are reduced 20% area-wide, and transit-oriented zones have eliminated residential parking minimums entirely.

What is being built in City Centre?

Major projects include the Civic District (40-51 storey mixed-use towers), new tech towers with Metro Vancouver's largest digital screens, and continued high-rise residential development. Surrey's population is projected to grow 62% by 2050 (to 959,800), with City Centre absorbing much of that growth.

Is City Centre good for investment?

Strong fundamentals: two SkyTrain stations, SFU campus (new medical school accepting first class 2026), growing population, rental demand from students and young professionals. Prices remain well below Vancouver equivalents. Presale structures allow time to organize finances.

Sources & Citations

SFU Surrey Campus — accessed 2026-04-10
City of Surrey - Holland Park — accessed 2026-04-10
TransLink - Surrey Central Station — accessed 2026-04-10
TransLink - King George Station — accessed 2026-04-10
Central City Shopping Centre — accessed 2026-04-10
FVREB Monthly Market Report (March 2026) — accessed 2026-04-10
City of Surrey - City Centre Plan — accessed 2026-04-10

Want to Live in City Centre?

AG. Song knows City Centre inside out. Get a free property search or home evaluation — available in English and Mandarin.

Call (778) 952-9177 Send Email