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Central Okanagan West, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,897 Population 7/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $60,350 per capita
$645,000 Home Value
$960 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 309 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 11.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$645,000 home value, $960/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Okanagan West, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,000
13% above
$60,350 per capita
Home Value
$645,000
129% above
Median Rent
$960/mo
17% below
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
30.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
222% above
9.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
309 sunny days/yr

How Central Okanagan West Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
113%
Home Value
229%
Rent
83%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
322%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central Okanagan West a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Central Okanagan West residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,350. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 90 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central Okanagan West is $645,000 , 129% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $960/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.0% of adults in Central Okanagan West hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 30.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Central Okanagan West 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

Population2,897
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%

Economy

B
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$60,350
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty9.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161

Housing

C
Home Value$645,000
Rent$960
Ownership89.5%
Housing Units1,290
Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days309/yr
Rain15.1 in/yr
Elevation1,378 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+30.7%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute38 min

Did You Know?

28.6% work from home.