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Sun Peaks Mountain, BC

British Columbia · Kamloops Metro

Sun Peaks Mountain is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,404. Residents earn $84,000 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,404 Population 89/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $68,800 per capita
$750,000 Home Value
$1,200 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 280 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 10.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$750,000 home value, $1,200/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $750,000
166% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.2%
34% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,200
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.6%
194% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.4%
16% lower than US avg

How Sun Peaks Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,404
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

B
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$68,800
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty10.4%
Commute25 min

Housing

D
Home Value$750,000
Rent$1,200
Ownership73.4%
Housing Units620
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation4,675 ft (1,425 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+24.7%
Graduate+14.2%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Sun Peaks Mountain a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sun Peaks Mountain receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Sun Peaks Mountain has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sun Peaks Mountain is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. 10.4% 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 Sun Peaks Mountain is $750,000, making it a premium housing market at 166% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sun Peaks Mountain has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. With 280 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches, including 15.6 inches of snow.

Sun Peaks Mountain has a population of 1,404 with a density of 89 people per square mile, spread across 15.8 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.4% female and 51.3% male. The city is predominantly White (88.8%), with 6.9% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.9% of residents.

Population

1,404
Total Population
89
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
15.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Sun Peaks Mountain vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.9%
12% above US avg
Spanish 1.4%
89% below US avg
Other Languages 10.7%

Social Characteristics

Sun Peaks Mountain vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sun Peaks Mountain is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $68,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,323. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 44 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 33.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sun Peaks Mountain vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$68,800
Avg Weekly Wage$1,323

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.4%
16% below US avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Drive Alone60.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Sun Peaks Mountain is $750,000, 166% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,200 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 73.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 620 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$750,000
166% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,200
3% above US avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.4%
Owner-Occupied73.4%
Renter-Occupied27.4%
Housing Units620

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Sun Peaks Mountain receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Sun Peaks Mountain vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Sun Peaks Mountain has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,675 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average36.5°F
32% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,675 ft (1,425 m)
Area15.8 sq mi (40.8 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates50.8908°N, 119.8920°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 15.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 24, 2013.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 107 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 86 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 150 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 107 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 146 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 131 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 126 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 133 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 132 km
Aug 24, 2013 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada M2.5 103 km
May 26, 2011 23 km NNW of Princeton, Canada M2.5 146 km
Jun 20, 1993 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M2.5 137 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in
May 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.3 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
August 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
October 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.4 in

Sun Peaks Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 17°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.9").

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22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.7% have completed high school. 14.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. 60.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.2%
34% below US avg
High School+24.7%
Graduate Degree+14.2%
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density89/sq mi
Total Area15.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Drive Alone60.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.6%

Schools in Sun Peaks Mountain

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sun Peaks School — — — —
Sun Peaks School — — — —
Sun Peaks Secondary Academy — — — —
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Radio Stations near Sun Peaks Mountain

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Kamloops, BC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CHLW-FM "The Bear 93.1" Barriere, BC community radio AAC 198 kbps
CKBZ-FM 100.1 "B-100" Kamloops, BC hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
CIFM-FM 98.3 Kamloops, BC active rock AAC+ 48 kbps
CKRV-FM "K 97.5 Classic Rock" Kamloops, BC classic rock, new format rebranding AAC 135 kbps

Museums in Sun Peaks Mountain

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chase Museum
Train Museum

Libraries in Sun Peaks Mountain

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Chase Public Library0.0

Hotels in Sun Peaks Mountain

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coast Sundance Lodge
Fireside Lodge
Hearthstone Lodge
Kookaburra Lodge
Nancy Greene's Cahility Lodge
Pinnacle Lodge
Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre
Sun Peaks Lodge
Sun Peaks Lodge
The Residences at Sun Peaks Grand

Cafes in Sun Peaks Mountain

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bolacco Caffé
Café Soleil
That Churro Place
Tod Mountain Cafe
Vertical Café

Gyms in Sun Peaks Mountain

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpine Fitness

Ski Resorts Near Sun Peaks Mountain

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Stake Lake Trails 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Harper Mountain 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sun Peaks Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Drop Zone Terrain Park 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Flight School Terrain Park 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Basic Training Terrain Park 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Sun Peaks Mountain

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional AirportYKAMedium Airport
Shuswap Regional AirportYSNMedium Airport
Vernon Regional AirportYVEMedium Airport
Douglas Lake AirportDGFSmall Airport
Heffley Creek Airstrip—Small Airport
Kamloops Model Airplane Society Airstrip—Small Airport
Knutsford Airfield—Small Airport
Monte Creek Airstrip—Small Airport
Prichard Airstrip—Small Airport
Ross Creek Airport—Small Airport
Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport—Small Airport
Shuswap Lake Estates Airfield—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sun Peaks Mountain

What is the population of Sun Peaks Mountain?

Sun Peaks Mountain has a population of 1,404 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 15.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years. The population is 48.4% female and 51.3% male.

Is Sun Peaks Mountain expensive to live in?

The median household income is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $750,000 (166% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Sun Peaks Mountain safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Sun Peaks Mountain receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Sun Peaks Mountain?

Sun Peaks Mountain has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches, with 15.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sun Peaks Mountain?

The job market in Sun Peaks Mountain faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,323. There are 44 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 33.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sun Peaks Mountain?

The median home value in Sun Peaks Mountain is $750,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,200. The homeownership rate is 73.4%.

How are the schools in Sun Peaks Mountain?

22.2% of adults in Sun Peaks Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.7% have completed high school. 14.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Sun Peaks Mountain?

The average commute in Sun Peaks Mountain is 25 minutes. 60.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 33.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sun Peaks Mountain?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sun Peaks Mountain is 88.8% White, 6.9% Asian. 87.9% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

Sun Peaks, BC 1,400 pop · 1.3 mi Chase, BC 2,399 pop · 10.4 mi Columbia-Shuswap F, BC 3,200 pop · 12.8 mi Pritchard, BC 1,500 pop · 14.7 mi Thompson-Nicola L, BC 3,321 pop · 17.6 mi Thompson-Nicola P, BC 4,098 pop · 18.5 mi Dallas, BC 4,479 pop · 19.7 mi Westsyde, BC 10,713 pop · 21.8 mi Juniper Ridge, BC 4,151 pop · 22.0 mi Blind Bay, BC 2,369 pop · 22.1 mi Barrière, BC 1,765 pop · 22.5 mi Batchelor Hills, BC 3,685 pop · 24.0 mi Kamloops, BC 3,915 pop · 24.3 mi North Kamloops, BC 10,995 pop · 24.7 mi
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