Vancouver ranks 40th out of 44 Canadian real estate markets for home buying, with affordability challenges and an average home price of $1,155,575. Vancouver Island ranks 15th, Victoria 32nd, while Chilliwack and Fraser Valley rank 41st and 44th respectively. Fredericton tops the list with an average price of $344,467 and strong predicted growth. High down payments and mortgage insurance add to Vancouver's barriers for buyers.