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Okanagan Mission, BC

British Columbia · Kelowna Metro

Okanagan Mission is a mid-size city in British Columbia with a population of 38,374. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
38,374 Population 282/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,768
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $560,468
99% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,072
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.1%
14% higher than US avg

How Okanagan Mission Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population38,374
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,768
Per Capita$46,858
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty14.1%
Commute25 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$560,468
Rent$1,072
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units15,350
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Okanagan Mission a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Okanagan Mission receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Okanagan Mission offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Okanagan Mission is $76,768, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Okanagan Mission is $560,468, making it a premium housing market at 99% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Okanagan Mission experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches, including 33.7 inches of snow.

Okanagan Mission has a population of 38,374 with a density of 282 people per square mile, spread across 136.3 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 4.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.8% of residents.

Population

38,374
Total Population
282
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
136.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Okanagan Mission vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.8%
12% above US avg
Spanish 1.4%
90% below US avg
Other Languages 10.8%

Social Characteristics

Okanagan Mission vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Okanagan Mission is $76,768, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,858 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $901, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 1,190 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 22.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Okanagan Mission vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,768
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,858
Avg Weekly Wage$901

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.1%
14% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,190

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home22.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Okanagan Mission is $560,468, 99% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,072 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 15,350 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$560,468
99% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,072
8% below US avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units15,350

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Okanagan Mission receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Okanagan Mission vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Okanagan Mission experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Area136.3 sq mi (353.0 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates49.8167°N, 119.4833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 33.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.68"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 10, 2025.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 60 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 71 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 109 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 74 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 61 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 77 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 110 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 120 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 63 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 139 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 141 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 117 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 112 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 60 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 118 km
May 28, 2022 55 km NE of Marblemount, Washington M3.2 148 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 116 km
Apr 13, 2025 6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 118 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 100 km
Nov 25, 2000 13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington M3.1 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAGLE BLUFF (16,499 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 EAGLE BLUFF 16,499 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,385 88 km
2015 NEWBY LAKE 5,794 98 km
2015 9 MILE 5,052 95 km
2023 CRATER CREEK 4,837 99 km
2007 LITTLE CHOPAKA 4,406 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,324 94 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,697 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.9 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
June 53°F (11°C) 2.6 in
July 74°F (24°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
October 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Wettest

Okanagan Mission has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (1.5").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.3% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density282/sq mi
Total Area136.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home22.1%

Colleges & Universities in Okanagan Mission

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Okanagan College Summerland Branch — — — — —

Schools in Okanagan Mission

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chute Lake Elementary — — — —
Dorothea Walker Elementary — — — —
South Kelowna Elementary — — — —
Okanagan Mission Secondary — — — —
Anne Mclymont Elementary — — — —
Anne Mclymont Primary — — — —
École de l'Anse-au-sable — — — —
Canyon Falls Middle School — — — —
Bellevue Creek Elementary — — — —
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Radio Stations near Okanagan Mission

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKLZ-FM 104.7 "The Lizard" Kelowna, BC mainstream rock AAC+ 48 kbps
CKQQ-FM "Beach Radio 103.1" Kelowna, BC adult hits AAC+ 48 kbps
CBC Radio One - Kelowna, BC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJIB-FM "Beach Radio 107.5" Vernon, BC adult hits AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Okanagan Mission

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Okanagan Heritage Museum
Okanagan Mission (Pandosy's Farm)
Summerland Museum and Archives
Westbank Museum

Libraries in Okanagan Mission

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ORL: Kelowna Branch0.0
ORL: Lake Country Branch0.0
ORL: Mission Branch0.0
ORL: Naramata Branch0.0
ORL: Peachland Branch0.0
ORL: Rutland Branch0.0
ORL: Summerland Branch0.0
ORL: UBCO Branch0.0
ORL: West Kelowna Branch0.0
ORL: Westside Learning Lab0.0
University of British Columbia Okanagan Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Okanagan Mission

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kelowna Farmers Market
O K Drink'n Water Shops Ltd
Oriental Supermarket
Westbank Farmers' Market

Hotels in Okanagan Mission

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Eldorado
Manteo Resort - Waterfront Hotel & Villas
Myra Canyon Lodge
The Charles M Suites

Cafes in Okanagan Mission

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Rabbit Coffee House
Bright Jenny Coffee
KVC
Milk Shed
The Patio T Spierhead

Bus Stations in Okanagan Mission

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mission Recreation Exchange

Gas Stations in Okanagan Mission

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Husky
Petro Canada
South Kelowna Harvest Grocery

Breweries in Okanagan Mission

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barn Owl Brewing
BNA Brewing
Brittannia Brewing Co.
CRAFT Beer Market
Freddy's Brewing
Grey Fox Brewery
Kettle River Brewing
Kind Brewing
Lake Country Brewing
Millionaires' Row Cider Co.
Tree Brewing
Truck 59 Cider House
Vice & Virtue
Wild Ambition Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Okanagan Mission

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Ski Resorts Near Okanagan Mission

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Nickel Plate Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Apex Mountain Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Big White Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
McCulloch Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Telemark Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Silver Star Mountain Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Okanagan Mission

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kelowna International AirportYLWLarge Airport
Penticton AirportYYFMedium Airport
Vernon Regional AirportYVEMedium Airport
Douglas Lake AirportDGFSmall Airport
Kelowna Ogopogo Radio Controllers—Small Airport
Oliver Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Okanagan Mission

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Okanagan Mission

Churches & Religious Organizations in Okanagan Mission

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kelowna Gospel Fellowship

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Frequently Asked Questions About Okanagan Mission

What is the population of Okanagan Mission?

Okanagan Mission has a population of 38,374 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 282 people per square mile, spread across 136.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Okanagan Mission expensive to live in?

The median household income is $76,768, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $560,468 (99% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Okanagan Mission safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Okanagan Mission receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Okanagan Mission?

Okanagan Mission has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches, with 33.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Okanagan Mission?

The unemployment rate in Okanagan Mission is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $901. There are 1,190 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 22.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Okanagan Mission?

The median home value in Okanagan Mission is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Okanagan Mission?

32.9% of adults in Okanagan Mission hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Okanagan Mission?

The average commute in Okanagan Mission is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, 2.3% use public transit, and 22.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Okanagan Mission?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Okanagan Mission is 93.4% White, 4.5% Asian. 87.8% of residents speak only English at home.

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