City of Langley or Township of Langley? A Guide for Home Buyers

When people say Langley, they could mean two different places. The City of Langley and the Township of Langley are separate municipalities, each with its own council, character and mix of homes. Here is how they differ, and what is coming with the SkyTrain extension.

The short version

Two municipalities, one name

The City of Langley became its own municipality in 1955. Today the Township of Langley borders it to the north, east and south, with Surrey to the west. Addresses in both often simply say Langley, so it is worth checking which municipality a home is in, because property taxes, services and bylaws differ.

The City of Langley

The City is the smaller and more urban of the two, with its own downtown and a mix of condos, townhouses and detached homes. Its biggest change is on the way: the Surrey Langley SkyTrain will end at Langley City Centre Station, near 203 Street and Industrial Avenue.

The Township of Langley

The Township is made up of several distinct communities, plus a large rural area:

• Willoughby-Willowbrook, where much of the Township's newer housing has been built.
• Walnut Grove, an established community in the northwest.
• Fort Langley, a historic village on the Fraser River and home to Fort Langley National Historic Site, where the colony of British Columbia was proclaimed in 1858.
• Murrayville, an established community close to the City of Langley.
• Brookswood-Fernridge, in the south, known for its larger lots.
• Aldergrove, in the east, near the border with the United States.

Trinity Western University is also in the Township.

SkyTrain is coming

The Surrey Langley SkyTrain is a 16-kilometre extension of the Expo Line with eight stations, running from King George Station in Surrey to Langley City Centre. All eight stations were under construction by May 2026, and the Province expects the line to be in service in late 2029. Willowbrook Station, at 196 Street and Fraser Highway, sits where Surrey, the Township and the City meet.

Schools

The Langley School District (SD35) serves both the City and the Township, with about 27,300 students. Catchments depend on your address, so check before you buy.

Questions buyers often ask me

Is the City of Langley the same as the Township of Langley?

No. They are separate municipalities. The City of Langley is the smaller urban centre, and the Township borders it on three sides and is made up of communities such as Willoughby, Walnut Grove, Fort Langley and Aldergrove.

When will SkyTrain reach Langley?

The Surrey Langley SkyTrain is under construction and is expected to be in service in late 2029, ending at Langley City Centre Station.

What school district serves Langley?

The Langley School District (SD35) serves both the City and the Township.

What communities are in the Township of Langley?

Aldergrove, Brookswood-Fernridge, Fort Langley, Murrayville, Walnut Grove and Willoughby-Willowbrook, plus a large rural area.

Browse homes for sale in Langley, and get pre-approved before you start viewing.

Population figures are from the 2021 Census. SkyTrain timing is from the Province's Surrey Langley SkyTrain project website at the time of writing.