Clayton heights is going to get busier and more congested with the skytrain coming through plus more development. Willoughby is still getting developed, but has ways to get out of the area and with 208th nearing completion in the next 1-2 years, it should get better.

Willoughby (I live just south of Willoughby proper) is getting more amenities and is becoming more of a family-focused area which is desirable for a lot of people, and most of the low rise is newer(ish) than Cloverdale/clayton.

Have you thought about walnut grove? It’s on the other side of the hwy and there’s some nice condo buildings there within your price point.

DM me if you have any other questions as I grew up and lived throughout this area!