British Columbia · Census Agglomeration
Fort St. John by the numbers
Fort St. John is Canada's 91st largest metro area, home to about 31K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+2.1% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,196, the median age is 34.0 and January averages -13°C.
People
Population of Fort St. John
The Fort St. John census agglomeration had an estimated 30,862 people on July 1, 2025, up +2.1% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 28,729 people, +1.2% more than in 2016.
The City of Fort St. John itself had an estimated 24,383 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Fort St. John area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort St. John | 24,383 | 21,465 | +5.9% | 657 |
| Peace River C | 6,344 | 5,947 | -10.8% | 10 |
| Taylor | 1,415 | 1,317 | -10.3% | 78 |
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 Fort St. John
Age
Median age is 34.0 (Canada: 41.6). 9.5% of residents are 65 or older and 21.2% are under 15.
Languages
4.6% can speak both official languages. At home, 93.0% speak mostly English, 0.2% mostly French and 5.0% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 18.5% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 17.2% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 14.9% 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 Fort St. John
Half of Fort St. John households made more than $106,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Fort St. John
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,196 a month on average, +5.7% from a year earlier and +18.8% 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 Fort St. John
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Fort St. John weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Fort St John A weather station, 6.8 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Fort St. John questions, answered
What is the population of Fort St. John?
The Fort St. John metro area had an estimated 30,862 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Fort St. John itself had about 24,383.
How much is rent in Fort St. John?
In October 2025 the average rent in Fort St. John was $917 for a one-bedroom and $1,196 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Fort St. John?
The median household income in Fort St. John was $106,000 before tax in 2020 ($91,000 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $119,700.
How cold does it get in Fort St. John?
January averages -12.8°C, with average lows of -16.9°C. Fort St. John gets about 190 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 21.7°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Fort St. John bilingual?
4.6% of people in Fort St. John can speak both English and French; 95.0% speak English only and 0.0% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Fort St. John?
The median age in Fort St. John was 34.0 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.