Quick Stats
A Snapshot of the Central Okanagan Economy
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Population
+2.0%
Source:
BC Stats
Population
2018
208,864
2017
204,872
Housing Starts
-28.6%
Source:
CMHC
Housing Starts
2018
2,555
2017
3,577
Building Permits
+18.1%
Source:
BC Stats
Building Permits
2018
$1.07 Billion
2017
$906 Million
Business Licenses
+4.5%
Source:
Municipal Building Permit Data
Business Licenses
2018
13,678
2017
13,089
Airport Passengers
+9.9%
Source:
YLW Stats
Airport Passengers
2018
2.08 Million
2017
1.89 Million
Tourism Room Revenue
+0.1%
Source:
BC Stats
Tourism Room Revenue
2017
98.0 million
2016
97.9 million
Median Home Price
+25.3%
Source:
CMHC
Median Home Price
2018
$901,250
2017
$719,375
Avg Rent (2 Bed Apmt)
+10%
Source:
CMHC
Avg Rent (2 Bed Apmt)
Nov 2018
$1,267
Oct 2017
$1,151
Unemployment
-1.0%
Source:
Stats Canada
Unemployment
2018
5.0%
2017
5.5%