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Kelowna, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
144,576 Population 1,767/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $52,900 per capita
$725,000 Home Value
$1,440 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 7.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$725,000 home value, $1,440/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kelowna, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,000
9% above
$52,900 per capita
Home Value
$725,000
157% above
Median Rent
$1,440/mo
24% above
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
30.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
10.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Kelowna Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
257%
Rent
124%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kelowna 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

Kelowna residents earn a median household income of $82,000 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,900. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 220 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kelowna is $725,000 , 157% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,440/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

16.4% of adults in Kelowna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 30.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kelowna has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population144,576
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,767/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$52,900
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty10.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017

Housing

D
Home Value$725,000
Rent$1,440
Ownership64.7%
Housing Units62,210
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

C+
Property111/100K
Burglary15/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain14.5 in/yr
Elevation1,152 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+30.3%
Graduate+7.3%

Community

Commute21 min

Did You Know?

25.4% work from home.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.