How Much Home Can You Afford in Burnaby?

Burnaby sits at the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver, with strong transit and dense new development.

Average price is a 2026 estimate for illustration · Last updated: May 2026

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Estimated Burnaby property tax: $249/mo on the average home. Stress-tested at 6.49%.

What You Can Afford
In Burnaby, BC

Maximum purchase price

$763,497
Maximum mortgage$663,497
Burnaby average home$1,150,000
Payment on average home$5,830/mo
Land transfer tax (avg home)$21,000

Buying in Burnaby: What to Know

1

BC Property Transfer Tax applies.

2

Very low property tax rate.

3

SkyTrain-connected urban hubs.

Average Home Price
$1,150,000

2026 estimate

Property Tax Rate
0.26%

≈ $2,990/yr

Land Transfer Tax
$21,000

On the average home

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