Dawson Creek has an outstanding selection of housing choices, including new designs in great neighbourhoods and affordable homes in older neighbourhoods. It is one of the most affordable cities in the Northeast Region whether buying, renting or building.
Prices for lots and finished homes are low compared with most areas in BC. Both newer subdivisions and older mature neighbourhoods offer comfortable surroundings close to schools and retail outlets.
Fireside Glen, Glenwood Terrace, Chapel Hill, Evergreen and Parkside are adult-oriented developments.
New subdivisions include Crescent View, Manor Heights, Harbour Park, Sunset Ridge, Harvest View, Country Hills Estates, and the Woodlands.
Dawson Creek boasts large park areas running throughout the city along the creek.
Public transit is available to residential areas.
Assessed Value of an Average Single-Family Home
(Valuation date of July 1st of previous year)
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
2018
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2019 (% change)
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| Chetwynd | 231,000 | 232,000 | 248,000 | 258,000 | 222,300 | 221,900 (0) |
| Dawson Creek | 259,000 | 256,000 | 260,000 | 261,000 | 253,100 | $253,400 (0) |
| Fort St John | 348,000 | 381,000 | 404,000 | 387,000 | 326,900 | 319,000 (-2) |
| Tumbler Ridge | 246,000 | 210,000 | 138,000 | 146,000 | 130,400 | 128,300 (-1) |
Average Sale Price of a Single Family Home
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
| Chetwynd | 253,880 | 276,739 | 298,316 | 266,073 | 236,842 |
| Dawson Creek | 279,445 | 283,291 | 264,648 | 282,679 | 279,087 |
| Fort St. John | 418,646 | 425,083 | 405,203 | 391,003 | 366,129 |
| Tumbler Ridge | 218,063 | 125,800 | 129,998 | 98,559 | 138,926 |
Change in Total Assessment Roll Values: Dawson Creek
| Property Class | 2016 Revised | 2017 Revised | % Change |
| All Classifications | $1,740,390,421 | $1,736,377,748 | -0.23% |
| Residential | $1,240,256,300 | $1,222,834,800 | -1.40% |
| Non-Residential | $500,134,121 | $513,542,948 | 2.68% |
Dwelling Characteristics
| Year | |||
| 2006 | 2011 | 2016 | |
| Total private dwellings | 4,833 | 5,406 | 6,020 |
| Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents | 4,650 | 4,880 | 5,035 |
Taxes and Charges on a Representative House
| Year | House Value | Taxes & Charges |
| 2008 | $185,203 | $2,789 |
| 2009 | $186,548 | $2,927 |
| 2010 | $199,115 | $3,004 |
| 2011 | $212,870 | $2,957 |
| 2012 | $219,817 | $3,297 |
| 2013 | $230,477 | $3,314 |
| 2014 | $245,512 | $3,426 |
| 2015 | $250,087 | $3,562 |
| 2016 | $256,194 | $3,731 |
| 2017 | $255,433 | $3,716 |
| 2018 | $260,551 | $3,880 |
Rent
Private Apartment Vacancy/Total Units (2017)
| Bachelor | 1 Bdrm | 2 Bdrm | 3 Bdrm + | Total | |
| Dawson Creek | 16.2 % 66 |
10.4 % 474 |
13.5 % 422 |
20.3 % 29 |
11.7 % 991 |
| Fort St John | 12.8 % 83 |
19.1 % 599 |
20.1 % 1,238 |
3.8 % 32 |
19.2 % 1,952 |
Average Apartment Rents by Bedroom Type (2017)
| Bachelor | 1 Bdrm | 2 Bdrm | 3 Bdrm + | Average | |
| Dawson Creek | $653 | $858 | $1,072 | $1,110 | $943 |
| Fort St John | $662 | $745 | $1,024 | $1,041 | $924 |
