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%
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+28.9%
Graduate+4.6%
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
Race & Ethnicity
Penticton vs U.S. Average
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.
Income
| Median HH Income | $68,500 |
| 9% below US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.8% |
| 117% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 89.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.0% |
| Housing Units | 935 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Penticton vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Penticton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 75.1 sq mi (194.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4806°N, 119.5858°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |