To better understand local housing needs, the City of Prince George conducted a Housing Needs Assessment in 2021. This report was created to help the City of Prince George, residents and local organizations better understand the current and future housing needs and gaps in Prince George. The report summarizes those findings and presents the results of statistical analysis of data, a public survey, and engagement with local community members and stakeholders.
Some key findings include:
- Average rental unit prices have increased 66% between 2005-2020
- Average home sales prices have increased 140% between 2016-2020
- 9,440 renter households, with 3,702 registered rental units
- 655 owner households in core need