British Columbia · Census Agglomeration
Squamish by the numbers
Squamish is Canada's 95th largest metro area, home to about 30K people, growing faster than the country since 2021 (+16.5% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $2,179, the median age is 37.6 and January averages 2°C.
People
Population of Squamish
The Squamish census agglomeration had an estimated 29,752 people on July 1, 2025, up +16.5% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 24,232 people, +21.8% more than in 2016.
The City of Squamish itself had an estimated 28,578 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Squamish area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squamish | 28,578 | 23,819 | +22.2% | 228 |
| Waiwakum 14 | 243 | 224 | +28.0% | 1,304 |
| Stawamus 24 | 104 | 98 | -8.4% | 382 |
| Kowtain 17 | 62 | 59 | +68.6% | 245 |
| Yekwaupsum 18 | 17 | 17 | -39.3% | 697 |
| Seaichem 16 | 15 | 15 | -70.6% | 524 |
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 Squamish
Age
Median age is 37.6 (Canada: 41.6). 11.8% of residents are 65 or older and 18.8% are under 15.
Languages
13.1% can speak both official languages. At home, 88.9% speak mostly English, 1.3% mostly French and 7.5% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 40.3% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 17.7% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 9.2% 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 Squamish
Half of Squamish households made more than $111,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Squamish
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $2,179 a month on average, -0.5% from a year earlier and +34.5% 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 Squamish
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Squamish weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the N Van Seymour Hatchery weather station, 31.9 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Squamish questions, answered
What is the population of Squamish?
The Squamish metro area had an estimated 29,752 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Squamish itself had about 28,578.
How much is rent in Squamish?
In October 2025 the average rent in Squamish was $1,626 for a one-bedroom and $2,179 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Squamish?
The median household income in Squamish was $111,000 before tax in 2020 ($96,000 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $129,400.
How cold does it get in Squamish?
January averages 2.1°C, with average lows of -0.1°C. Squamish gets about 125 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 22.6°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Squamish bilingual?
13.1% of people in Squamish can speak both English and French; 85.9% speak English only and 0.0% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Squamish?
The median age in Squamish was 37.6 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.