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Central Saanich, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,385 Population 1,093/sq mi density
$103,000 Median Income $60,650 per capita
$900,000 Home Value
$1,390 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 242 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$103,000 median income, 4.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$900,000 home value, $1,390/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Saanich, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,000
37% above
$60,650 per capita
Home Value
$900,000
219% above
Median Rent
$1,390/mo
20% above
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
43% below
28.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
5.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
242 sunny days/yr

How Central Saanich Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
137%
Home Value
319%
Rent
120%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central Saanich a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Central Saanich residents earn a median household income of $103,000 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,650. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 539 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central Saanich is $900,000 , 219% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,390/month, with 18.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

19.3% of adults in Central Saanich hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 28.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Central Saanich has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population17,385
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density1,093/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,000
Per Capita$60,650
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty5.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166

Housing

D
Home Value$900,000
Rent$1,390
Ownership79.9%
Housing Units7,105
Rent Burden18.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days242/yr
Rain32.9 in/yr
Elevation207 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+28.9%
Graduate+9.1%

Community

Commute22 min

Did You Know?

36.0% work from home.