Okanagan-Similkameen A, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

2,139 Population 22/sq mi density

$82,000 Median Income $50,240 per capita

$800,000 Home Value

$900 Median Rent 15.1% income on rent

44°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$82,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.1 / 5.0

$800,000 home value, $900/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.9 / 5.0

10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Okanagan-Similkameen A, BC

At a Glance

Median Income

$82,000

9% above

$50,240 per capita

Home Value

$800,000

184% above

Median Rent

$900/mo

23% below

15.1% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

10.7%

68% below

37.7% high school+

Unemployment

8.3%

131% above

11.2% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

44°F

308 sunny days/yr

How Okanagan-Similkameen A Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income

109%

Home Value

284%

Rent

77%

Poverty

90%

Bachelor's

32%

Unemployment

231%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Okanagan-Similkameen A a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Okanagan-Similkameen A residents earn a median household income of $82,000 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,240. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 66 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Okanagan-Similkameen A is $800,000 , 184% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $900/month, with 15.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.7% of adults in Okanagan-Similkameen A hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 37.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Okanagan-Similkameen A has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,139

Median Age58.0 yrs

Density22/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

Median Income$82,000

Per Capita$50,240

Unemployment8.3%

Poverty11.2%

Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

Home Value$800,000

Rent$900

Ownership84.1%

Housing Units910

Rent Burden15.1%

Crime

C+

Property3,500/100K

Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F

Sunny Days308/yr

Rain15.2 in/yr

Elevation994 ft

Education

Bachelor's+10.7%

High School+37.7%

Graduate+4.6%

Community

Commute18 min

Did You Know?

24.8% work from home.