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Central Okanagan, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,258 Population 9/sq mi density
$99,000 Median Income $51,120 per capita
$750,000 Home Value
$1,440 Median Rent 15.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 309 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$99,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$750,000 home value, $1,440/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Okanagan, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$99,000
32% above
$51,120 per capita
Home Value
$750,000
166% above
Median Rent
$1,440/mo
24% above
15.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
34.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
7.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
309 sunny days/yr

How Central Okanagan Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Central Okanagan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
132%
Home Value
266%
Rent
124%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central Okanagan a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Central Okanagan residents earn a median household income of $99,000 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,120. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central Okanagan is $750,000 , 166% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,440/month, with 15.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.1% of adults in Central Okanagan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 34.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Central Okanagan has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,258
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B+
Median Income$99,000
Per Capita$51,120
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty7.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$983

Housing

C
Home Value$750,000
Rent$1,440
Ownership90.9%
Housing Units1,695
Rent Burden15.3%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days309/yr
Rain15.1 in/yr
Elevation1,916 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute25 min

Did You Know?

17.0% work from home.