At a Glance
Median Income
$59,943
$26,623 per capita
Home Value
$135,600
Zillow: $201,460
Median Rent
$884/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
17.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Abbotsford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Abbotsford residents earn a median household income of $59,943 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,623. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Abbotsford is $135,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,460. Median rent is $884/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
14.7% of adults in Abbotsford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Abbotsford has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,100
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density709/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born18.2%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,943
Per Capita$26,623
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$1,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,600
Rent$884
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$201,460
Housing Units817
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,843/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain34.2 in/yr
Elevation1,413 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Abbotsford was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
18.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.