Quick Stats
A Snapshot of the Central Okanagan Economy
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Population
+1.4%
Source:
BC Stats
Population
2017
199,103
2016
197,017
Housing Starts
+63%
Source:
CMHC
Housing Starts
2017
3,577
2016
2,196
Building Permits
+18.7%
Source:
BC Stats
Building Permits
2017
$950 Million
2016
$800 Million
Business Licenses
-3.6%
Source:
Municipal Building Permit Data
Business Licenses
2017
13,089
2016
13,579
Airport Passengers
+9.3%
Source:
YLW Stats
Airport Passengers
2017
1.89 Million
2016
1.73 Million
Tourism Room Revenue
+0.1%
Source:
BC Stats
Tourism Room Revenue
2017
98.0 million
2016
97.9 million
Median Home Price
+12%
Source:
OMREB
Median Home Price
2017
$619,467
2016
$552,367
Avg Rent (2 Bed Apmt)
+8%
Source:
CMHC
Avg Rent (2 Bed Apmt)
Oct 2017
$1,151
Oct 2016
$1,066
Unemployment
6.0%
Source:
Stats Canada
Unemployment
February 2018
6.0%
February 2017
6.9%