British Columbia · Census Agglomeration
Cranbrook by the numbers
Cranbrook is Canada's 96th largest metro area, home to about 30K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+5.4% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,472, the median age is 46.0 and January averages -6°C.
People
Population of Cranbrook
The Cranbrook census agglomeration had an estimated 29,713 people on July 1, 2025, up +5.4% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 27,040 people, +3.7% more than in 2016.
The City of Cranbrook itself had an estimated 22,703 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Cranbrook area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook | 22,703 | 20,499 | +2.3% | 641 |
| East Kootenay C | 7,006 | 6,536 | +8.6% | 1 |
| Cassimayooks (Mayook) 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 8 |
| Isidore's Ranch 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0148-01, Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0155-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0003-01
2021 Census
Who lives in Cranbrook
Age
Median age is 46.0 (Canada: 41.6). 23.6% of residents are 65 or older and 14.8% are under 15.
Languages
4.6% can speak both official languages. At home, 97.1% speak mostly English, 0.2% mostly French and 1.9% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 17.5% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 26.1% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 13.1% a trades certificate.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0030-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0223-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0227-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0302-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0384-01
Money
Income and jobs in Cranbrook
Half of Cranbrook households made more than $84,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Cranbrook
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,472 a month on average, +10.9% from a year earlier and +70.0% over five years.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0258-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0256-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0253-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0133-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0127-01
Commuting
Getting around Cranbrook
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Cranbrook weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Cranbrook A weather station, 11.8 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Cranbrook questions, answered
What is the population of Cranbrook?
The Cranbrook metro area had an estimated 29,713 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Cranbrook itself had about 22,703.
How much is rent in Cranbrook?
In October 2025 the average rent in Cranbrook was $1,052 for a one-bedroom and $1,472 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Cranbrook?
The median household income in Cranbrook was $84,000 before tax in 2020 ($75,500 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $101,600.
How cold does it get in Cranbrook?
January averages -6.1°C, with average lows of -10.2°C. Cranbrook gets about 125 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 26.2°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Cranbrook bilingual?
4.6% of people in Cranbrook can speak both English and French; 95.2% speak English only and 0.0% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Cranbrook?
The median age in Cranbrook was 46.0 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.