Dawson Creek has an outstanding selection of housing and is one of the most affordable cities in the province 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.
New subdivisions include Crescent View, Manor Heights, Harbour Park, Sunset Ridge, Harvest View, Country Hills Estates, and the Woodlands.
Property Values
While property values in Dawson Creek have been rising consistently over the last several decades, recent years have seen property values in Dawson Creek relatively plateau due in large part to a world-wide oil and gas industry slow-down.
In recent years, Dawson Creek has seen stable property values in comparison to other communities in the region, thanks to a diverse and resilient local economy.
Average Sale Price of a Single Family Home
|
|
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
|
Chetwynd |
$253,880 |
$276,739 |
$298,316 |
$266,073 |
$236,842 |
$248,273 |
$262,840 |
$277,581 |
|
Dawson Creek |
$279,445 |
$283,291 |
$264,648 |
$282,679 |
$279,087 |
$283,589 |
$285,386 |
$305,512 |
|
Fort St. John |
$418,646 |
$425,083 |
$405,203 |
$391,003 |
$366,129 |
$375,775 |
$373,081 |
$396,911 |
|
Tumbler Ridge |
$218,063 |
$125,800 |
$129,998 |
$98,559 |
$138,926 |
$151,298 |
$147,406 |
$159,664 |
Apartment Rentals (October 2021)
|
Bachelor |
2 Bdrm |
3 Bdrm + |
Total |
Total | |
|
Units |
66 |
552 |
122 |
1195 |
1,242 |
|
Vacancy |
8.3% |
10% |
9.8% |
8.5% | |
|
Avg Rent |
$657 |
$1000 |
$1186 |
$902 |
$993 (avg.) |
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
