Richmond
Thompson
Central-west family streets by No. 1 Road and the dyke.
On the map
Boundary is approximate — refined per neighborhood over time.
Pacific Relocation's take
The settled, school-strong middle of Richmond's west side.
Thompson is where we place families who want established west-side family streets, strong catchment schools, and the dyke within reach, without Steveston's premium or Terra Nova's thin inventory. It suits families and professionals with kids who prize quiet, space, and good schools — John T. Errington and James Thompson are solid catchment elementaries and Hugh Boyd and McMath round out the secondaries — over walk-to-rail convenience. The stock is a steady mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and ground-level suites, with everyday errands handled at the No. 1 Road and Blundell shops or Seafair mall, and rents sit in the middle of Richmond's range and have stayed essentially flat. Be candid about the trade-offs: this is a car-first neighbourhood with no SkyTrain and modest bus service, so test your commute to City Centre, downtown, or YVR before assuming it works. Like all of west Richmond, it sits on low delta land behind dikes, so flood-plain and ground-floor considerations apply. We tell value-and-school-minded families who don't need a high street at their door that Thompson is the dependable middle-ground pick. Good family rentals turn over slowly here, so start the search early.
Lifestyle figures
Best of Thompson for you
Family-friendly
- Thompson Community Centre0.6 km
The neighbourhood's recreation anchor with a gym, pool access nearby, and family programs serving the central-west streets.
Directions ↗Pinned on map - Errington Park & playground0.8 km
A friendly green beside John T. Errington Elementary — the everyday after-school gathering spot for Thompson families.
Outdoors / hiking / parks
- West Dyke Trail (central reach)0.9 km
The mid-section of Richmond's signature dyke path along Sturgeon Bank, a flat walking-and-cycling route at the neighbourhood's western edge.
- Hugh Boyd Community Park1.3 km
A large sports-field park with the secondary school, tennis courts, and open green anchoring the west-side family blocks.
Directions ↗Pinned on map
Walkable / key streets
- No. 1 Road & Blundell shops0.7 km
The local commercial node of groceries, pharmacies, and casual eateries that lets Thompson residents do everyday errands close to home.
- Seafair Shopping Centre1.5 km
The nearest neighbourhood mall anchored by a grocery and services — the west side's dependable all-weather errands stop.
Directions ↗Pinned on map
To buy (CAD)
| Type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 585,000 | 715,000 | 915,000 |
| 2 BR | 785,000 | 955,000 | 1,220,000 |
| 3 BR | 1,050,000 | 1,280,000 | 1,640,000 |
Estimated from local rents — placeholder, pending verified sale data.
Rent ranges (CAD)
| Type | Low | Median | High | Δ 12mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 1,950 | 2,200 | 2,500 | ↑ 0.5% |
| 2 BR | 2,550 | 2,950 | 3,400 | ↑ 0.5% |
| 3 BR | 3,400 | 3,950 | 4,700 | ↑ 0.5% |
Source: Rentals.ca + Zumper Q1 2026, refreshed weekly via our rent worker.
Metro market snapshot
CMHC · October 2025Vancouver metro average across the whole rental stock — typically below current asking, a useful market floor.
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025 (CAD) — purpose-built primary market.
Our advice
Before you sign a lease
- Thompson sits on low-lying west-Richmond delta land behind dikes — ask about flood history and overland-water insurance, especially for ground-floor units
- There's no SkyTrain and bus service is modest — budget for a car and test your real commute to City Centre, downtown, or YVR at rush hour
- Many rentals are owner-held houses and suites — confirm the suite is legal and separately metered, and that yard and shared-utility duties are spelled out in writing
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Last reviewed 2026-06-11.