Median Income
$99,000
32% higher than US avg
Home Value
$750,000
166% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.1%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,440
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment
8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.4%
40% lower than US avg
How Central Okanagan Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,258
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
B+
Median Income$99,000
Per Capita$51,120
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty7.4%
Commute25 min
Housing
C
Home Value$750,000
Rent$1,440
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,695
Rent Burden15.3%
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+3.2%
Is Central Okanagan a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Central Okanagan receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Central Okanagan has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Central Okanagan is $99,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Central Okanagan among higher-income communities. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Central Okanagan is $750,000, making it a premium housing market at 166% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,440 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Education
10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school.
Central Okanagan has a population of 4,258 with a density of 9 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.8%), with 4.1% Asian.
Population
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Central Okanagan vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.3% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 9.4% |
Social Characteristics
Central Okanagan vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Central Okanagan is $99,000, which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income: Central Okanagan vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $99,000 |
| 32% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $51,120 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.3% |
| 131% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.0% |
The median home value in Central Okanagan is $750,000, 166% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,440 (24% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $750,000 |
| 166% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,440 |
| 24% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 15.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 90.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.1% |
| Housing Units | 1,695 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Central Okanagan vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Central Okanagan vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 480.7 sq mi (1,245.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |