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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
Population Overview
Total Population
17,385
Census 2021
Population Density
1,093
per square mile
Land Area
15.9
square miles (41.2 km²)
Median Age
49.6 yrs
28% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.4%
Male
51.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
91.6%
Black
0.6%
Hispanic
0.5%
Asian
6.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 9.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
89.2%
Spanish
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 17,385 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 1,093 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 15.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.4% |
| Female | 51.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
Language
| English Only | 89.2% |
| Spanish | 1.2% |