Quick Stats
A Snapshot of the Central Okanagan Economy
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Population
+1.9%
Source:
BC Stats
Population
2019
217,214
2018
213,195
Housing Starts
-12.9%
Source:
CMHC
Housing Starts
2019 Q4
2,225
2018 Q4
2,555
Building Permits
+17.5%
Source:
BC Stats
Building Permits
2019 Jan - Jun
$584 Million
2018 Jan - Jun
$497 Million
Business Licenses
+4.6%
Source:
Municipal Data
Business Licenses
2020
14,515
2019
13,882
Airport Passengers
-2.3%
Source:
YLW Stats
Airport Passengers
2019 Jan - Dec
2.032 Million
2018 Jan - Dec
2.080 Million
Tourism Room Revenue
+2.5%
Source:
BC Stats
Tourism Room Revenue
2018
104.3 million
2017
101.8 million
Median New Home Price
+5.6%
Source:
CMHC
Median New Home Price
2019
$950,000
2018
$900,000
Avg Rent (2 Bed Row/Apmt)
+9%
Source:
CMHC
Avg Rent (2 Bed Row/Apmt)
Oct 2019
$1,363
Oct 2018
$1,251
Unemployment
-20%
Source:
Stats Canada
Unemployment
2019
4.0%
2018
5.0%