BUSINESS IN KENT POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS & CENSUS DATA

2006 Census Data

For 2006 District of Kent Census data, please visit the following links: STATS Canada 2007 (March 3, 2007), Census Canada Website: www.census2006.ca or call 1-800-263-1136.

District Overview

The District of Kent is nestled between the towering Cascades in the Upper Fraser Valley where a few small communities reside together forming a population of just over 6,000. Our trade area reaches nearly 8,300 persons and situated only 116 km from Vancouver and 262 km from Kelowna, a 90-minute drive in any direction brings you to a total of 3 million people. Two highways, the Trans-Canada and CP Rail bring millions of visitors each year; some stop in for a visit, and others pass through. Industry, real estate, services, government, education, tourism, and trade can all be found here with undeveloped land serviced and ready to go.  The District area covers approximately 230 kilometers square (89 square miles) or 23,000 hectares (56,834 acres) of land.

The District of Kent offers a lifestyle like none-other where you may ski, fish, swim, cycle, hike, and golf all in one day for under $50, or visit the area's most popular attractions such as Harrison Hot Springs, Minter Gardens, the Trans-Canada Waterslides, or Dinotown. The lifestyle of choice is here; the small Upper Fraser Valley community that offers you a lifestyle of vacation, even after work. If you can play cheap, you should also live cheap. Quality at an affordable price, not everything makes sense!

Location & Population

Located in the Upper Fraser Valley, known as Rainbow Country, the District of Kent is not far from excitement. With two highways, the Trans-Canada highway, and CP Rail the District of Kent is very accessible with many transportation routes. Flying is also an easy option with Highland Helicopters in town, and the Chilliwack and Abbotsford Airports just down the freeway. Vancouver International Airport is a 90 minute drive. Our location enables businesses to tap into markets offering you the space, affordability, and the skilled labour you need. Same-day deliveries are possible to markets in the BC Interior, Greater Vancouver, and the Pacific Northwest of the USA. Not only do we offer affordability for any business, but we also offer affordability and the lifestyle of choice for your employees and visitors. Download our Statistical Profile Package 2002 from the Site Locators page, and then visit our area and see words and numbers come to life!

Real Estate

The District of Kent offers a variety of living environments - there is a place here for anyone!  Our community has the town centre, small town neighbourhoods, high-density apartments, condominiums and townhouses,  lakeside terraces, country-side acreages, forested hide-a-ways, and creek side cabins.  "Your dream home is here with mountain top views or river shore adventures" If it's not, you can build it for an affordable cost. Don't know a contractor?  Drive around one of our developing neighbourhoods, or check out the list below.  Quality building is now assured with the Homeowner Protection Office.  You better hurry though, there's not much land left!

Whether you are building, buying, or renting, you'll find it affordable no matter where in North America you are from.  For a list of licensed residential builders, search by city at http://www.hpo.bc.ca/LicenceSearch/

Realty Contacts:

Remax Nyda Realty
7072 Pioneer Avenue
Agassiz, BC
(604) 796-3000

Multiple Listing Service (mls.ca)