Savvy locals know that some of the cheapest gas in the Lower Mainland is in Aldergrove, which straddles the border of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (with its high fuel taxes), and the Fraser Valley Regional District. The area also sits just north of a quiet border crossing into the U.S. — another advantage of living in Aldergrove.
However, it’s not just travel routes and fuel costs that make Aldergrove attractive. Dominated by rural acreages with stunning views of Mount Baker just across the border in neighbouring Washington State, Aldergrove is a convenient location for those seeking a slower pace of life or proximity to job opportunities in Surrey and Abbotsford. The region’s agricultural heritage lives on in acres of berry fields and livestock operations.
Aldergrove average home price was $422,104 in 2010. This is cheaper than in neighbouring Langley or Abbotsford, reflecting the interstitial nature of the community, and its desirability for those seeking the quieter side of the Fraser Valley.
Aldergrove Amenities
Aldergrove Shopping
Aldergrove is bisected by the Fraser Highway, which is a bustling commercial route in its own right with smaller agglomerations along 264 Street and 272 Street. Major regional shopping centres are located along the 200 Street corridor in neighbouring Langley as well as in downtown Abbotsford – both about a 20-minute drive away.
Schools and Education in Aldergrove
Primary schools
- Parkside Centennial Elementary School
- Shortreed Elementary Community School
Secondary schools
Aldergrove Cafés and Restaurants
A variety of chain restaurants and coffee shops from Tim Hortons to Starbucks and White Spot have locations in Aldergrove. Upscale dining is possible in neighbouring municipalities, including many of the flourishing agritourism operations in the Fraser Valley.
Aldergrove Sports and Recreation
Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre and Aldergrove Arena are two public recreation facilities the Township of Langley operates in the community. South Aldergrove Community Park is the largest greenspace in the community, while various trail systems, including the Sawmill Trail and Fraser Greenway, provide walking opportunities.
Aldergrove Transportation
Translink bus services, both regional and interurban, connect Aldergrove with the rest of Metro Vancouver. 264 Street links the community with the U.S., while Fraser Highway and Highway 1 – the Transcanada – provide east-west connections.
Aldergrove Property Statistics
| Home prices* | |
| Houses | $422,104 |
| Townhouses | N/A |
| Apartments | N/A |
*Source: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board benchmark sales prices (2010)
Aldergrove Demographics
Population* – 3,300 (2006)
*Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
| Age* | |
| 60+ | 9.4% |
| 40 to 59 | 27.4% |
| 20 to 39 | 29.9% |
| 5 to 19 | 25.3% |
| 0 to 4 | 7.9% |
*Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
| Occupancy* | |
| Fully owned | 84.7% (“Owners”) |
| Rented | 15.7% |
*Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
| Dwellings* | |
| Detached | 42.3% (“Houses”) |
| Semi-detached | 32.1% |
| Apartments | 24.8% |
*Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
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