British Columbia · Census Agglomeration
Penticton by the numbers
Penticton is Canada's 67th largest metro area, home to about 50K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+1.8% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,511, the median age is 53.6 and January averages -1°C.
People
Population of Penticton
The Penticton census agglomeration had an estimated 49,807 people on July 1, 2025, up +1.8% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 47,380 people, +8.8% more than in 2016.
The City of Penticton itself had an estimated 39,068 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Penticton area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penticton | 39,068 | 36,885 | +9.3% | 857 |
| Okanagan-Similkameen D | 4,002 | 4,016 | +6.9% | 7 |
| Okanagan-Similkameen I | 2,372 | 2,307 | +4.0% | 7 |
| Okanagan-Similkameen F | 2,149 | 2,092 | +3.9% | 4 |
| Penticton 1 | 2,147 | 2,080 | +16.7% | 11 |
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 Penticton
Age
Median age is 53.6 (Canada: 41.6). 30.8% of residents are 65 or older and 11.6% are under 15.
Languages
6.5% can speak both official languages. At home, 94.8% speak mostly English, 0.4% mostly French and 3.7% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 20.9% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 25.0% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 10.0% 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 Penticton
Half of Penticton households made more than $71,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Penticton
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,511 a month on average, +2.4% from a year earlier and +27.2% 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 Penticton
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Penticton weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Penticton A weather station, 4.2 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Penticton questions, answered
What is the population of Penticton?
The Penticton metro area had an estimated 49,807 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Penticton itself had about 39,068.
How much is rent in Penticton?
In October 2025 the average rent in Penticton was $1,197 for a one-bedroom and $1,511 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Penticton?
The median household income in Penticton was $71,000 before tax in 2020 ($64,500 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $90,300.
How cold does it get in Penticton?
January averages -0.6°C, with average lows of -3.0°C. Penticton gets about 59 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 28.6°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Penticton bilingual?
6.5% of people in Penticton can speak both English and French; 92.9% speak English only and 0.1% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Penticton?
The median age in Penticton was 53.6 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.