Vernon, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

44,519 Population 1,196/sq mi density

$73,500 Median Income $47,000 per capita

$524,000 Home Value

$1,170 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$73,500 median income, 8.2% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.6 / 5.0

$524,000 home value, $1,170/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Vernon, BC

At a Glance

Median Income

$73,500

2% below

$47,000 per capita

Home Value

$524,000

86% above

Median Rent

$1,170/mo

1% above

24.4% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

11.4%

66% below

31.4% high school+

Unemployment

8.2%

128% above

11.3% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

50°F

300 sunny days/yr

How Vernon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income

98%

Home Value

186%

Rent

101%

Poverty

91%

Bachelor's

34%

Unemployment

228%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vernon 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

Vernon residents earn a median household income of $73,500 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,000. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,380 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vernon is $524,000 , 86% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,170/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.4% of adults in Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 31.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Vernon has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population44,519

Median Age49.2 yrs

Density1,196/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median Income$73,500

Per Capita$47,000

Unemployment8.2%

Poverty11.3%

Avg Weekly Wage$904

Housing

C+

Home Value$524,000

Rent$1,170

Ownership66.0%

Housing Units19,790

Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

C+

Property3,500/100K

Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F

Sunny Days300/yr

Rain15.7 in/yr

Elevation1,257 ft

Education

Bachelor's+11.4%

High School+31.4%

Graduate+4.7%

Community

Commute21 min

Did You Know?

15.7% work from home.