British Columbia · Census Agglomeration
Vernon by the numbers
Vernon is Canada's 54th largest metro area, home to about 74K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+5.8% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,607, the median age is 50.0 and January averages -2°C.
People
Population of Vernon
The Vernon census agglomeration had an estimated 73,500 people on July 1, 2025, up +5.8% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 67,086 people, +9.4% more than in 2016.
The City of Vernon itself had an estimated 49,527 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Vernon area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon | 49,527 | 44,519 | +11.0% | 462 |
| Coldstream | 11,380 | 11,171 | +4.9% | 168 |
| North Okanagan C | 5,029 | 4,511 | +16.6% | 15 |
| North Okanagan B | 3,415 | 3,274 | +2.2% | 7 |
| Okanagan (Part) 1 | 3,482 | 3,244 | +13.5% | 36 |
| Priest's Valley 6 | 389 | 367 | -41.6% | 1,025 |
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 Vernon
Age
Median age is 50.0 (Canada: 41.6). 27.9% of residents are 65 or older and 13.8% are under 15.
Languages
6.3% can speak both official languages. At home, 95.6% speak mostly English, 0.2% mostly French and 3.2% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 21.5% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 24.7% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 10.8% 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 Vernon
Half of Vernon households made more than $79,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Vernon
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,607 a month on average, +6.2% from a year earlier and +36.8% over five years.
New homes being built
Builders started 167 new homes in the Vernon area in the 12 months to September 2026, -46.1% from the year before. That is 2.3 new homes per 1,000 residents. Source: Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0154-01 (CMHC housing starts)
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 Vernon
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Vernon weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Winfield weather station, 27.4 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Vernon questions, answered
What is the population of Vernon?
The Vernon metro area had an estimated 73,500 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Vernon itself had about 49,527.
How much is rent in Vernon?
In October 2025 the average rent in Vernon was $1,234 for a one-bedroom and $1,607 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Vernon?
The median household income in Vernon was $79,000 before tax in 2020 ($71,000 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $97,100.
How cold does it get in Vernon?
January averages -1.9°C, with average lows of -4.1°C. Vernon gets about 91 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 26.8°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Vernon bilingual?
6.3% of people in Vernon can speak both English and French; 93.3% speak English only and 0.0% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Vernon?
The median age in Vernon was 50.0 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.