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New Westminster, BC

British Columbia · Vancouver Metro

New Westminster is a mid-size city in British Columbia with a population of 78,916. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
78,916 Population 13,086/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $52,450 per capita
$700,000 Home Value
$1,350 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 191 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$700,000 home value, $1,350/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,000
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $700,000
148% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.2%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,350
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.1%
19% lower than US avg

How New Westminster Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population78,916
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density13,086/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 53%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$52,450
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty10.1%
Commute33 min

Housing

D
Home Value$700,000
Rent$1,350
Ownership54.7%
Housing Units36,100
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain59.3 in/yr
Sunny Days191/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+26.4%
Graduate+9.2%

Community

Commute33 min

Is New Westminster a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Westminster receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. New Westminster has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in New Westminster is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Westminster is $700,000, making it a premium housing market at 148% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,350 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

New Westminster experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 191 sunny days, the area sees less sunshine than many U.S. cities. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches, including 33.3 inches of snow.

New Westminster has a population of 78,916 with a density of 13,086 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (53.2%), with 3.3% Hispanic, 3.5% Black, 34.9% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 57.4% of residents.

Population

78,916
Total Population
2021 Census
13,086
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
6.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

New Westminster vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 57.4%
27% below US avg
Spanish 1.0%
93% below US avg
Other Languages 41.7%

Social Characteristics

New Westminster vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Westminster is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,450 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,009, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 432 business establishments, including 209 restaurants. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 35.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: New Westminster vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,000
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,450
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.1%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)432

Business (County)

Restaurants209
Healthcare37
Retail32

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.7 min
Drive Alone63.3%
Public Transit22.5%
Work from Home35.8%

Walkability

The median home value in New Westminster is $700,000, 148% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,350 (16% above the national average of $1,163). 54.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 36,100 total housing units in the city. 29.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$700,000
148% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,350
16% above US avg
Rent Burden29.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership54.7%
Owner-Occupied54.7%
Renter-Occupied45.3%
Housing Units36,100

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, New Westminster receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: New Westminster vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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New Westminster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density13,086/sq mi
Coordinates49.2068°N, 122.9109°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 33.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

300 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 68 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 71 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 67 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 52 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 67 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 56 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 105 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 82 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 68 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 68 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 66 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 74 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 114 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 145 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 144 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 97 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 79 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 140 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 105 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK Meteorological 38.0 m — 71 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m — 141 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological — — 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 72 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 81 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 93 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 105 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 164 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 180 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 11.1 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 7.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 7.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 6.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 8.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 13.0 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 10.3 in

New Westminster has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 80.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (2.4").

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23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31% below the national average of 33.7%. 26.4% have completed high school. 9.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 37 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 63.3% of workers drive alone to work, while 22.5% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.2%
31% below US avg
High School+26.4%
Graduate Degree+9.2%
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density13,086/sq mi
Total Area6.0 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities37
Restaurants209
Retail Stores32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.7 min
Drive Alone63.3%
Public Transit22.5%
Work from Home35.8%

Schools in New Westminster

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Qayqayt Elementary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near New Westminster

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
80's New Wave Radio 80's, alternative MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Pacific (Vancouver) MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Vancouver, BC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CKYE-FM 93.1 "Red FM" Vancouver, BC 13 languages, multicultural AAC+ 32 kbps
CJVB-AM 1470 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC multicultural, multilingual AAC 50 kbps
CHKG-FM 96.1 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC multicultural, multilingual AAC 50 kbps
SHER E PUNJAB AM 600 abbotsford, punjab AAC 96 kbps
CIWV-FM "Wave 98.3" Vancouver, BC smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
CITR - University of British Columbia campus radio, eclectic AAC
CJJR 93.7 "JR Country" Vancouver, BC country AAC+ 48 kbps
CHLG-FM 104.3 "The Breeze" - Vancouver, BC new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary AAC 132 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Ritmo X99 — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Emily.ca - Emily Carr University of Art & Design - Vancouver, BC campus radio, student radio MP3 192 kbps
La Bonita X101 2000s, 60s MP3 128 kbps
Praise 106.5 (US) christian contemporary MP3 64 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CJNY-FM 106.3 "The Journey" Vancouver, BC classic hits, community radio AAC 64 kbps
RED FM media discussion, punjabi AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in New Westminster

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
DRAYTON HARBOR MARITIMEGENERAL MUSEUM$28,916
HILL HOUSE MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION2093696073
POINT ROBERTS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION655 PAULS RD3609453060
POINT ROBERTS LIGHTHOUSE SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
SEMIHMOO LIGHTHOUSE RESURRECTION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
Anvil Centre
Archery Museum
BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
British Columbia Regimental Museum
Canadian Historical Railroad Association
Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Chinatown Storytelling Centre
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society
Chinese Canadian Museum
Chinese Cultural Centre Museum
City of Vancouver Archives
Cloverdale Station
Cloverdale Station
Colbourne House
Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition
Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre
Engine 374 Pavilion
Fraser River Discovery Centre
H. R. MacMillan Space Centre
Inverholme Schoolhouse
Irving House
Jewish Museum and Archives of BC
London Farm
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
Mackin Heritage House
Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum
MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver
Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
Museum Of North Vancouver
Museum of Surrey
Museum of Surrey
Museum of Vancouver
New Westminster Museum
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Pitt Meadows Art Gallery
Pitt Meadows Museum General Store
Pitt Meadows Museum Hoffman
PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives
PoMo Museum
Port Moody Station Museum;Port Moody Station
Richmond Museum
Richmond Olympic Experience
Roedde House Museum
S.P.A.R.C. Museum
Science World
Stewart Farmhouse
Stewart Farmhouse
Surrey Archives
Surrey Archives
The General Store
The Samson V Museum
Ukama Gallery
Vancouver Maritime Museum
Vancouver Police Museum
White Rock Museum & Archives
White Rock Museum & Archives

Libraries in New Westminster

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BCIT Library0.0
BCIT Library0.0
Bob Prittie Metrotown Library0.0
BPL: McGill Library0.0
BPL: McGill Library0.0
BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch0.0
BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch0.0
BPL: Tommy Douglas Library0.0
Brookswood Library0.0
Burnaby South Library Learning Commons0.0
Burnaby South Library Learning Commons0.0
Cameron Library0.0
Cameron Library0.0
CPL: City Centre Branch0.0
CPL: Poirier Branch0.0
Emily Carr University Library0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Fraser Library0.0
Fraser Library0.0
FVRL: George Mackie Library0.0
FVRL: Ladner Pioneer Library0.0
FVRL: Pitt Meadows Library0.0
FVRL: Terry Fox Library0.0
FVRL: Tsawwassen Library0.0
Learning Commons0.0
Library and Learning Centre0.0
Library and Learning Centre0.0
McGill Library0.0
Newton Library0.0
Newton Library0.0
North Vancouver City Library0.0
NVDPL: Capilano Branch0.0
NVDPL: Lynn Valley0.0
NVDPL: Lynn Valley0.0
NVDPL: Parkgate Library0.0
NWPL: New Westminster Public Library0.0
NWPL: Queensborough Library0.0
NWPL: Queensborough Library0.0
Ocean Park Library0.0
Port Moody Public Library0.0
Port Moody Public Library0.0
Richmond Public Library, Brighouse (Main) Library0.0
Richmond Public Library, Cambie Branch0.0
Richmond Public Library, Ironwood Branch0.0
Samuel and Frances Belzberg Library0.0
SE 140.0
Semiahmoo Library0.0
Semiahmoo Library0.0
SL: City Centre Branch0.0
SL: Clayton Branch0.0
SL: Clayton Branch0.0
SL: Cloverdale Branch0.0
SL: Guildford Branch0.0
SL: Port Kells Branch0.0
Strawberry Hill Library0.0
Strawberry Hill Library0.0
Vancouver Public Library0.0
Vancouver Public Library Kerrisdale Branch0.0
VPL: Britannia Branch0.0
VPL: Britannia Branch0.0
VPL: Carnegie Branch0.0
VPL: Champlain Heights Branch0.0
VPL: Champlain Heights Branch0.0
VPL: Collingwood Branch0.0
VPL: Firehall Branch0.0
VPL: Fraserview Branch0.0
VPL: Fraserview Branch0.0
VPL: Hastings Branch0.0
VPL: Joe Fortes Branch0.0
VPL: Kensington Branch0.0
VPL: Kensington Branch0.0
VPL: Marpole Branch0.0
VPL: Mount Pleasant Branch0.0
VPL: nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch0.0
VPL: Oakridge Branch0.0
VPL: Renfrew Branch0.0
VPL: South Hill Branch0.0
VPL: Terry Salman Branch0.0
WAC Bennett Library0.0
White Rock Library0.0

Farmers Markets in New Westminster

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market
Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market
Burnaby Artisan Farmers' Market
Burnaby Artisan Farmers' Market
Burnaby Farmer's Market
Burnaby Farmer's Market
CB2
CB2
Downtown Farmers Market
Downtown Farmers Market
Downtown Farmers Market
Downtown Farmers Market
False Creek Farmers Market
False Creek Farmers Market
Granville Island Public Market
Granville Island Public Market
Main St. Station Farmers Market
Main St. Station Farmers Market
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
New West Famers Market
New West Famers Market
Olive The Best
Olive The Best
Poirier Street Farmer's Market
Richmond Night Market
Richmond Night Market
Richmond Night Market
Richmond Public Market
Riley Park Farmers Market
Riley Park Farmers Market
Riley Park Farmers Market
River Market
Shipyards Christmas Market
Shipyards Christmas Market
Southlands Tsawwassen Farmers Market
The Cloverdale Market
The Cloverdale Market
Trout Lake Farmers Market
Trout Lake Farmers Market
Trout Lake Farmers Market
Vancouver Farmers Market
Vancouver Farmers Market
Vancouver Farmers Market
West End Farmers Market
West End Farmers Market
White Rock Farmers' Market

Hotels in New Westminster

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arundel Mansion
The Met Hotel

Cafes in New Westminster

12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chatime
Coasters Coffee
Cocoaro
Common Grounds
Delicia
Lower Cafeteria
Moodswing
The Hide Out Cafe
Tiger Sugar
Tina Vietnamese Cuisine (V-Cafe)
Upper Cafeteria
Waves Coffee House

Theatres in New Westminster

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre
Studio Theatre
The Columbia

Monuments in New Westminster

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"Wait for Me Daddy" War Memorial Sculpture
John Robson
World's Tallest Tin Soldier

Clinics in New Westminster

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic Health & Wellness
ForeMed Medical Clinic
Grace Laser Skin Care
New Westminster Health, Beauty & Technology Centre
Polo Health + Longevity Centre

Dentists in New Westminster

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fraserview Dental
Life Dental
New Smile Dental & Implant

Veterinaries in New Westminster

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Royal City Paws

Train Stations in New Westminster

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Columbia

Gas Stations in New Westminster

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #1309876886

Banks in New Westminster

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Scotiabank

Gyms in New Westminster

9 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ava Fitness
Chris Johnson Fitness Centre
EZfit
Fit on 6th
Heart & Soul Fitness
Sea2Sky Wellness Club
Strong Side Conditioning
Sugarrays
Vive la Vida

Breweries in New Westminster

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 Dogs Brewing
3 Dogs Brewing
33 Acres Brewing
33 Brewing Experiment
Angry Otter Brewery
Angry Otter Brewery
Beere Brewing
Big Rock Brewery
Black Kettle Brewing
Black Kettle Brewing
Boardwalk Brewery
Bomber Brewing
Brassneck Brewery
Brave Brewing Co
Brave Brewing Co
Brewhall
Brewhall
Brewing August
Brewing August
Bridge Brewing Company
Bridge Brewing Company
Bridge Brewing Company
Britannia Brewing
Britannia Brewing
Browns Crafthouse Kitchen & Bar
Browns Crafthouse Kitchen & Bar
Camp Beer
Central City Brewers & Distillers
Craft Collective Beerworks
Craft Collective Beerworks
Craft Collective Beerworks
Dageraad Brewing
Dageraad Brewing
Dead Frog Brewery
Dockside Brewing
Dockside Brewing
Dogwood Brewing
Dogwood Brewing
Dogwood Brewing
Electric Bicycle Brewing
Faculty Brewing
Faculty Brewing
Five Roads Brewing
Foamers' Folly Brewing
Four Winds
Four Winds
Galaxie Public House
Galaxie Public House
Galaxie Public House
Granville Island Brewery
Granville Island Brewery
Hillcrest Brewing
Hillcrest Brewing
La Cerveceria Astilleros
La Cerveceria Astilleros
Luppolo Brewing Company
Main Street Brewing
Mariner Brewing
North Point Brewing
Northpaw Brewing
Off The Rail
Parallel 49 Brewing
Patina Brewing
Please! Beverage Co.
Please! Beverage Co.
R & B Brewing
Red Truck Brewery Company
Rewind Beer Co
Rewind Tasting Room
Rewind Tasting Room
Russell Brewing
Russell Brewing
Settlement Brewing
Settlement Brewing
Shaketown Brewing
Shaketown Brewing
Shaketown Brewing
Slow Hand Brewery
Slow Hand Brewery
Slow Hand Brewery
Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewpub
Steel & Oak Brewing
Steel & Oak Brewing
Storm Brewing
Strange Fellows Brewing
Strathcona Beer Company
Strathcona Beer Company
Strathcona Beer Company
Streetcar Brewing
Streetcar Brewing
Superflux Brewery
The Beer Shack
The Parkside Brewery
The Parkside Brewery
The Parkside Brewery
Threefold Brewery
Tinhouse Brewing
Trading Post Brewery and Tasting Room
Train Wreck Brewing
Twin Sails Brewery
Twin Sails Brewery
White Rock Beach Beer Brewery
White Rock Beach Beer Brewery
Wildeye Brewing
Yaletown Brewing Company
Yaletown Brewing Company
Yellow Dog Brewing
Yellow Dog Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in New Westminster

TeamLeagueDivision
Bear Creek Stadium
Stetson Bowl
Vancouver Whitecaps FCMLSWestern Conference
Vancouver CanucksNHLPacific

Ski Resorts Near New Westminster

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mt Seymour 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Grouse Mountain 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Cypress Mountain 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Dakota Ridge Recreation Site 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Cell Towers in New Westminster

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
5690 SEMIAHMOO PARKWAY (11358)MTOWER45
5690 SEMIAHMOO PARKWAY (11358)MTOWER45

Amtrak Stations in New Westminster

2 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Richmond, BC10251 St. Edwards DriveBUS
Vancouver, BC1150 Station StreetTRAIN

Airports Near New Westminster

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vancouver International AirportYVRLarge Airport
Victoria International AirportYYJLarge Airport
Abbotsford International AirportYXXMedium Airport
Bellingham International AirportBLIMedium Airport
Boundary Bay AirportYDTMedium Airport
Friday Harbor AirportFRDMedium Airport
Langley AirportYLYMedium Airport
Orcas Island AirportESDMedium Airport
Pitt Meadows Regional Airport—Medium Airport
Acme Field—Small Airport
Allan Island Airport—Small Airport
Anacortes AirportOTSSmall Airport
Bayview Farms Airport—Small Airport
Becker's Landing Airport—Small Airport
Blakely Island AirportBYWSmall Airport
Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone—Small Airport
Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport—Small Airport
Butler Field—Small Airport
Center Island AirportCWSSmall Airport
Clam Harbor Airport—Small Airport
Crane Island AirstripCKRSmall Airport
Crow Valley Airport—Small Airport
Cutty Field—Small Airport
Cypress Island Airport—Small Airport
Decatur /Jones/ Airport—Small Airport
Decatur Shores AirportDTRSmall Airport
Delta Heritage Air Park—Small Airport
Eliza Island Airport—Small Airport
Floathaven Airstrip—Small Airport
Fort Langley Airport—Small Airport
Friday West Airport—Small Airport
Horse Fly Airport—Small Airport
Intergalactic Aerodrome—Small Airport
King Airport—Small Airport
Long Harbour Airport—Small Airport
Lopez Island AirportLPSSmall Airport
Lynden Airport—Small Airport
Meadow Mist Airport—Small Airport
Michell Airpark—Small Airport
Point Roberts Airpark—Small Airport
Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport—Small Airport
Riverside Airport—Small Airport
Roche Harbor AirportRCESmall Airport
Shaw Island AIrport—Small Airport
Sinclair Island Airport—Small Airport
Skagit Regional AirportMVWSmall Airport
Squamish AirportYSESmall Airport
Stuart Island AirparkSSWSmall Airport
Stuart Island West Airport—Small Airport
Waldron AirstripWDNSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in New Westminster

65 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Affinity Medical Clinic
Broadmoor Medical Clinic
Bueno Medical Clinic
Cambie Village Family Practice
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centre
Caretel Medical Clinic
Centro Medical
Charlford House Society for Women
Coastal Sleep
Cook Road Medical Clinic
CRC Health Centre
Delta Medical Clinic
Dr Emilie N.M. Yeung
Dr Gerald Yeung & Associates
Dr. Alexander Li & Dr. Angie Xiong Medical Clinic
Dr. Jordan Lee Inc.
Dr. Pinkhasik's Richmond Medical Spa Club
Foundry Richmond
Fraser Street Medical
GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre
Greig Associates
HealthVue Medical Clinic
Imperial Medical Group
John Volken Academy
Kerrisdale Station Medical Clinic
Kingsway Oak Medical Clinic
LifeLabs
LifeLabs
LifeLabs
Live Well Medical Centre
Mango Clinic
Marine Gateway Medical Centre
Medicare
Midtown Medical Clinic
New Westminster Mental Health and Substance Use Services
North Shore Women's Support Recovery Home
North West CPAP
Pacific Medical Clinic
Pacific Medical Clinic
Passport Health Richmond Travel Clinic
Pioneers Ergonomic Clinic
Profile Laser & SkinCare
Queens Medical Clinic
Revolution Medical Clinic
Richmond Center Medical + Cosmetic Clinic
Richmond City Centre Urgent and Primary Care Centre
Richmond Community Health Access Centre
Richmond East Urgent and Primary Care Centre
Simply Wellness Medical
Snore MD
SnoreMD Sleep Apnea Clinic
South Community Health Centre
South Vancouver Medical Clinic
Synergy Rehab
Tess Health Clinic
Timber Creek Tertiary Care Facility
TLC Medical Clinic - SE Marine Drive
TLC Medical Clinic Granville
Treloar Physiotherapy Kerrisdale
Una Medical Clinic
VitalAire Healthcare
Well Health
Well Health
Wellness First Medical Clinic
Westminster House

Churches & Religious Organizations in New Westminster

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Emmanuel Pentecostal Church
Fivestones Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church
Meskaye Hezunan Medhanialem and Tsedenya Saint Mary Church
Olivet Baptist Church
Queens Avenue United Church
St. Peter's
Word Christian Community Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About New Westminster

What is the population of New Westminster?

New Westminster has a population of 78,916 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 13,086 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.4 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is New Westminster expensive to live in?

The median household income is $82,000, 9% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $700,000 (148% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,350 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is New Westminster safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, New Westminster receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in New Westminster?

New Westminster has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 191 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.3 inches, with 33.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in New Westminster?

The job market in New Westminster faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,009. There are 432 business establishments in the area, including 209 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 35.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in New Westminster?

The median home value in New Westminster is $700,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,350. The homeownership rate is 54.7%.

How are the schools in New Westminster?

23.2% of adults in New Westminster hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.4% have completed high school. 9.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in New Westminster?

The average commute in New Westminster is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 63.3% of workers drive alone to work, 22.5% use public transit, and 35.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of New Westminster?

The racial and ethnic makeup of New Westminster is 53.2% White, 3.5% Black or African American, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 34.9% Asian. 57.4% of residents speak only English at home.

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