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North Saanich, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,235 Population 853/sq mi density
$121,000 Median Income $69,300 per capita
$1,200,000 Home Value
$1,210 Median Rent 15.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 242 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$121,000 median income, 5.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,200,000 home value, $1,210/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

North Saanich, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$121,000
61% above
$69,300 per capita
Home Value
$1,200,000
326% above
Median Rent
$1,210/mo
4% above
15.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
25.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
4.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
242 sunny days/yr

How North Saanich Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
161%
Home Value
426%
Rent
104%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Saanich a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Saanich residents earn a median household income of $121,000 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $69,300. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 379 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Saanich is $1,200,000 , 326% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,210/month, with 15.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

20.9% of adults in North Saanich hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 25.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

North 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

Population12,235
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density853/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

A
Median Income$121,000
Per Capita$69,300
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty4.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,333

Housing

F
Home Value$1,200,000
Rent$1,210
Ownership88.0%
Housing Units5,010
Rent Burden15.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days242/yr
Rain32.9 in/yr
Elevation49 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+25.2%
Graduate+12.0%

Community

Commute23 min

Did You Know?

43.7% work from home.