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Port Coquitlam is a small sized suburban city located on the Lower Mainland of Metro Vancouver between the Pitt, Fraser and Coquitlam rivers with the Coast Mountains to the north. PoCo is a family-oriented community that enjoys arts, nature and outdoor lifestyle. The city offers many recreation areas, parks and a trail network. Many families choose Port Coquitlam homes for sale as their home because of its community’s safe and healthy lifestyle. About a third of all families have children. PoCo’s has also become a desirable retirement place.

Employment

Port Coquitlam’s unemployment rate is lower than average BC’s rate, it is only 5%. The city offers various employment opportunities in service, transportation and technology sectors. The main PoCo’s employers are: School District 43, CP Rail, Lilydale, the City of Port Coquitlam, and Sysco. While immigration is common now days amongst various people in Vancouver BC, Port Coquitlam is a beautiful small city, which is a nice place to stay in. There are many dreams that a person has for their Port Coquitlam BC real estate. There are a number of factors that shall be considered before buying or renting a house in Central Port Coquitlam. Starting from the varied demographics and going to the varied culture, Port Coquitlam BC is the best place to reside in. There are a number of Port Coquitlam real estate sites that make it easy for the people to choose the right homes for sale in Port Coquitlam. This is a city that is present close to the Coquitlam BC (British Columbia). Port Coquitlam is situated as a city in the east of Vancouver. This is present in the bank of the rivers of Fraser Valley River and Pitt River. There are a number of Coquitlam homes, Coquitlam properties available over the real estate sites, so that one can choose the best according to their needs. While buying a house online it is recommended to go through the MIS listings which are given online. There are a number of price ranges that are available for houses for sale Port Coquitlam and best amongst them can be chosen.

Neighborhoods

The city Port Coquitlam is the Coquitlam neighborhood city. This city is located to a distance of 27 km from the eastern part of the metro Vancouver city. There are a series of neighborhoods that the city has.

• Fraser Valley
• Coquitlam
• Richmond
• West Vancouver
• North Vancouver
• White Rock

There are many beautiful sites within the city as well as outside the city. The rich and diversified culture of the city attracts many people to come and live in this city.

Climate

The city is located over a [port side having a major coastline surrounding it. As the name shows that the city is near to a port and gives a mesmerizing and beautiful oceanic view. This attracts the people to come and live at this place so that they could have a beautiful view from their houses. This is a beautiful province of the region and people have an opportunity to enjoy outdoors in Lincoln Park.

Home Buyers

There are several people who have a varied opinion over buying or renting a house for sale port coquitlam. The choices of properties listed are not same for every person, and hence a variety should be provided so that the best suitable one can be chosen by the person so that they could satisfy their requirements. Port Coquitlam properties are listed over various real estate listings. The property listing includes Port Coquitlam homes, Port Coquitlam condos, and Port Coquitlam farmhouses so that the people can buy the best amongst all as per their requirements, including location, type, sq ft and amenities included. Compared to nearby cities, home ownership rate and percentage of detached homes in Port Coquitlam is higher, while the average home prices are a little lower which makes it perfect for a first time homebuyer or a real estate investor. With the lower interest rates and a lot of choices of condos, the population continues to grow as the city becomes more attractive for potential buyers of Vancouver real estate.

Find a Realtor

The real estate listing is done by the real estate board. There is an option of save searches of the MLS Port Coquitlam listings of your choice, so that you could look at the history of the searches you made. The save listing is a list used for shortlisting the best options available, and then the best amongst them can be purchased or rented.

Facts

This city is covered with the Coquitlam city on the one side, and on the side of Pitt River, the Pitt meadow is present. In terms of population, this city is listed over the 88^th position in Canada. The city is on the boom in terms of industrial and commercial development. This is a city that is close to the Vancouver metro city. The airport of this city serves Port Coquitlam.

Places to visit in the city

• Port Moody
• Mary Hill
• Lincoln Park
• Oxford Heights
• Birchland Manor
• Sun Valley
• Lower Mary Hill
• Prairie Avenue
• Woodland Acres

Demographics

This is a small city covering the area of 29.17 km² and having a population of 56,342 people residing in the city. There is a rapid increase noticed in the city in the terms of population as compared from the census of 2011.

Cities Nearby

The Port Coquitlam is located at a very prime location in Canada. This city is covered with the river on one side and on the other side it has a city Vancouver which is a big city serving all the small cities surrounding it. The Fraser Valley is one of the nearby cities, and this is said that the Fraser Valley real estate board also gives the name of the avenues present in the Port Coquitlam. The cities nearby to this are-

• Richmond
• New Westminster
• Coquitlam
• Fraser Valley
• White Rock
• Port Moody
• Pitt Meadows

The cities are covering the Port Coquitlam from all sides and making it more beautiful. The natural beauty of the area is served by the oceans present in the city and the rivers by which it is surrounded. The board of Greater Vancouver is very popular amongst the nearby areas of the city, and sometimes this also serves the Port Coquitlam too.

Schools

Education plays a vital role in the life of every person. This city also focuses on this and provides number of middle schools, secondary schools which are serving the students by providing them better knowledge and education.

• Citadel Middle School
• Coquitlam River School
• Mary Hill Elementary
• Westwood Elementary

There are several avenues present in the city which are highly populated. The average cost of dwelling in this city is about $ 200,000 CAD. The city has various avenues named Prairie Avenue, Avenue Port Coquitlam. The city serves as a beautiful part in Canada filled with natural beauty and diversified culture all around. This is a beautiful city that provides several condos, farmhouses, duplexes, homes, townhouses and apartments. Varying with the prices the best amongst all can be chosen appropriate to the requirements. This makes it easy to find a house for purchase or for rent and makes it more comfortable and interesting.

Entertainment

Port Coquitlam’s Town Hall is a historical and cultural center of the city, which also happens to become its main shopping and dining area. The city also organizes summer farmers markets. Port Coquitlam is known for its love for local arts and community events, such as Sunday Coffee Concerts and Cinema Under the Stars. The Leigh Square Community Arts Village organizes outdoor concerts and events free of charge. Summer in the City Festival of Arts is a yearly event in PoCo to celebrate community and local art. The city is also home to a famous Terry Fox Hometown Run and has various sporting teams.

Commute

Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 is the main highway that goes through Port Coquitlam which connects Coquitlam BC to the nearby cities as well as North Vancouver, West Vancouver. Similarly, you can get to Bowen Island using same route. Another major route is Lougheed Hwy/BC-7 E which will lead to you Pitt Meadows and its nearby city of Maple Ridge. Nearby cities are: Maple Ridge, Port Moody, Port Alberni. Bowen Island by driving along Trans-Canada Hwy and then taking a ferry.