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Saanich, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
117,735 Population 2,944/sq mi density
$93,000 Median Income $55,300 per capita
$930,000 Home Value
$1,400 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$93,000 median income, 6.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$930,000 home value, $1,400/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Saanich, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,000
24% above
$55,300 per capita
Home Value
$930,000
230% above
Median Rent
$1,400/mo
20% above
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
36% below
28.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
8.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
248 sunny days/yr

How Saanich Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
124%
Home Value
330%
Rent
120%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Saanich a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Saanich residents earn a median household income of $93,000 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,300. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8 business establishments, including 2 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saanich is $930,000 , 230% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,400/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

21.7% of adults in Saanich hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 28.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saanich has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population117,735
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density2,944/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

A
Median Income$93,000
Per Capita$55,300
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty8.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,063

Housing

F
Home Value$930,000
Rent$1,400
Ownership69.2%
Housing Units48,050
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days248/yr
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation62 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+28.2%
Graduate+11.9%

Community

Commute22 min

Did You Know?

37.4% work from home.