Median Income
$77,000
2% higher than US avg
Home Value
$552,000
96% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,020
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.3%
103% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.9%
12% lower than US avg
How Okanagan-Similkameen D Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,016
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$49,440
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty10.9%
Commute25 min
Housing
C+
Home Value$552,000
Rent$1,020
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,845
Rent Burden14.6%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+32.3%
Graduate+4.7%
Is Okanagan-Similkameen D a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Okanagan-Similkameen D receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Okanagan-Similkameen D has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Okanagan-Similkameen D is $77,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.9% 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-Similkameen D is $552,000, making it a premium housing market at 96% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,020 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Education
8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.3% have completed high school.
Okanagan-Similkameen D has a population of 4,016 with a density of 18 people per square mile. The median age is 59.2 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.1%), with 1.1% Black, 2.8% Asian.
Population
59.2yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Okanagan-Similkameen D vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.3% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 7.8% |
Social Characteristics
Okanagan-Similkameen D vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Okanagan-Similkameen D is $77,000, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income: Okanagan-Similkameen D vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $77,000 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $49,440 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.3% |
| 103% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% |
| 12% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 21.9% |
The median home value in Okanagan-Similkameen D is $552,000, 96% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,020 (12% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $552,000 |
| 96% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,020 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 87.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,845 |
Property Tax