RETAIL
Since 2000, Cranbrook has attracted many big box stores, including Superstore, Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, Rona, and Walmart. Large and small retailers continue to want to set up in the area.
HOUSING
Rent in the region ranges from $450 – 800 per month, mortgages from $550 - 900, and the median value of dwellings (not average value) ranges from $140,000 – 365,000. In B.C. overall, the median value of a house is $418,000. 1
The average value of housing in the region ranges from $170,000 – 440,000. 2
Source: RDEK regional report – taken from Statistics Canada. 2008. 2006 Census Community Profiles and 2001 Census Community Profiles
Source: Ministry of Community Development, 2008