According to the 2016 Vancouver dwelling census in Vancouver in total there were  283,916 private occupied dwellings. Vancouver is considered one of the places with the most expensive houses price in Canada, the average house price in 2022 in Vancouver is about $1,148,900.

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174,635 dwellings of the total were apartments with 5 or more storeys. Apartments with 5 or more storeys are usually houses that are one of the most affordable, that also would be the reason why the majority live in these types of houses.
 

91,385 dwellings of the total were apartments with 5 or less storeys , these apartments usually have individual owners, but there could be many common elements such as the lobby, fitness center, parking garage, pool, yard, and more.
 

 57,450 dwellings of the total were duplexes or semi-detached houses .Semi-detached homes may also have some other shared elements, such as a fence or driveway.Semi-detached houses are usually cheaper than detached homes, but you give up some of your privacy for that lower cost. 
 

  41,330 dwellings  of the total were single-detached, this is the most common house type in Canada. People like it because it doesn't share any walls with other homes and because they always have a yard or backyard.
 

 9,845 dwellings of the total  were row houses. Row houses sometimes come with outdoor yard spaces or patios, and even sub-ground level garages. Row houses are popular based on their affordability, style, location and flexibility. 
 

Finally  635 dwellings of the total  were other ground-oriented dwellings. These are the least because usually they are the most expensive to purchase or rent.