Median Income
$90,000
20% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.4%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,400
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment
6.7%
86% higher than US avg
How Sooke Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population15,086
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density691/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
B+
Median Income$90,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment6.7%
PovertyN/A
Commute36 min
Housing
A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,400
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units6,130
Rent Burden21.7%
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+31.2%
Graduate+5.3%
Is Sooke a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Sooke receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Sooke offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Sooke is $90,000, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $1,400 per month.
Education
11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.2% have completed high school.
Sooke has a population of 15,086 with a density of 691 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.8%), with 3.3% Asian.
Population
15,086
Total Population
2021 Census
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.6% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 6.5% |
The median household income in Sooke is $90,000, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $90,000 |
| 20% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above US avg |
| |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 35.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.8% |
| Public Transit | 3.7% |
| Work from Home | 26.8% |
Monthly rent averages $1,400 (20% above US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,400 |
| 20% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 21.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 80.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.6% |
| Housing Units | 6,130 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Sooke vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Sooke vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 21.9 sq mi (56.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 691/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3746°N, 123.7276°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |