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Abbotsford, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
153,524 Population 1,059/sq mi density
$90,000 Median Income $45,600 per capita
$850,000 Home Value
$1,190 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 219 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$850,000 home value, $1,190/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Abbotsford, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,000
20% above
$45,600 per capita
Home Value
$850,000
202% above
Median Rent
$1,190/mo
2% above
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
35.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
8.3% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
219 sunny days/yr

How Abbotsford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Abbotsford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
120%
Home Value
302%
Rent
102%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Abbotsford a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Abbotsford residents earn a median household income of $90,000 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,600. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 127 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Abbotsford is $850,000 , 202% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,190/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

12.6% of adults in Abbotsford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 35.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Abbotsford has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population153,524
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,059/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$45,600
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty8.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$877

Housing

F
Home Value$850,000
Rent$1,190
Ownership68.8%
Housing Units53,230
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

C+
Property92/100K
Burglary13/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days219/yr
Rain66.1 in/yr
Elevation371 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+35.0%
Graduate+5.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Did You Know?

16.1% work from home.