Housing
Affordable housing allows residents to own while retaining disposable income to enjoy living here. Average house cost is $240,245.
The B.C. Northern Real Estate Board reports the Housing Affordability Index for 2006 as being 28.9% for Northern B.C., compared with 68.5% for Vancouver.
Average MLS Prices by Region (Single-detached)
- 1996 - $133,698
- 1997 - $138,561
- 1998 - $136,319
- 1999 - $126,454
- 2000 - $121,338
- 2001 - $116,581
- 2002 - $120,606
- 2003 - $118,319
- 2004 - $129,761
- 2005 - $147,828
- 2006 - $195,943
- 2007 - $240,245
Source: BC Real Estate Association & BC Northern Real Estate Board
Average New Home Prices (Single-detached)
- 1996 - $201,475
- 1997 - $196,436
- 1998 - $183,829
- 1999 - $176,961
- 2000 - $180,575
- 2001 - $213,741
- 2002 - $204,981
- 2003 - $213,530
- 2004 - $213,402
- 2005 - $238,452
- 2006 - $273,013
- 2007 - $348,066
Source: CMHC, Starts and Completions Survey
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is Canada’s national housing agency. Established as a government-owned corporation in 1946 to address Canada’s post-war housing shortage, the agency has grown into a major national institution. CMHC is Canada’s premier provider of mortgage loan insurance, mortgage-backed securities, housing policy and programs, and housing research.
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Hotels / Where to stay
For information on hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and campgrounds in Prince George, visit the Tourism Prince George website, where you can download an accommodation list or find information to contact the knowledgeable tourism staff.
