Penticton, BC

British Columbia

Penticton is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 2,080. Residents earn $68,500 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,080 Population 28/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 7.8% unemployment
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,500
9% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.8%
117% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,080
Median AgeN/A
Density28/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,500
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment7.8%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units935
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+28.9%
Graduate+4.6%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Penticton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Penticton receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Penticton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Penticton is $68,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%.

Education

6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.9% have completed high school.

Penticton has a population of 2,080 with a density of 28 people per square mile.

Population

2,080
Total Population
2021 Census
28
People / sq mi
75.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Penticton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Penticton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Penticton is $68,500, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.8% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Penticton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,500
9% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.8%
117% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.8%
Renter-Occupied7.0%
Housing Units935

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Penticton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area75.1 sq mi (194.6 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates49.4806°N, 119.5858°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
82% below US avg
High School+28.9%
Graduate Degree+4.6%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density28/sq mi
Total Area75.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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