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Housing

Housing in Dawson Creek is generally known for being affordable and accessible for most families and individuals. With multiple vacancies in the rental market and the construction of homes in new subdivisions, there are many options for those that are looking to pick up and move to our city. 

Owning

 According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, 3,145 residents own their homes in Dawson Creek. 

Average Sale Price of a Single Family Home
City 2019 2020 2021
Chetwynd $248,273 $262,840 $277,581
Dawson Creek $283,589 $285,386 $305,512
Fort St. John $375,775 $373,081 $396,911
Tumbler Ridge $151,298 $147,406 $159,664

Renting

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, 2,260 residents rent their homes in Dawson Creek.

Apartment Rentals
As of Oct 2021 Bachelor 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom+
Average Rent $657 $1000 $1186
Number of Units 66 552 122
Vacancy Rate   8.3% 10%

Housing Needs

In 2024, we partnered with the Peace River Regional District to complete a Housing Needs Report. The report gives a detailed overview of housing indicators and needs in our city. 

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