Armstrong, BC

British Columbia

Armstrong is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 5,323. Residents earn $77,500 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,323 Population 2,642/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 6.8% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,500
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.1%
76% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.8%
89% higher than US avg

How Armstrong Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,323
Median AgeN/A
Density2,642/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B+
Median Income$77,500
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment6.8%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,220
Rent Burden17.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+32.6%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Armstrong a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Armstrong receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Armstrong has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Armstrong is $77,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%.

Education

8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.6% have completed high school.

Armstrong has a population of 5,323 with a density of 2,642 people per square mile.

Population

5,323
Total Population
2021 Census
2,642
People / sq mi
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Armstrong vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.8%
19% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg
Other Languages4.7%

Social Characteristics

Armstrong vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Armstrong is $77,500, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Armstrong vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,500
3% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden17.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.1%
Renter-Occupied16.7%
Housing Units2,220

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Armstrong vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Armstrong vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density2,642/sq mi
Coordinates50.4498°N, 119.2024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.1%
76% below US avg
High School+32.6%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,642/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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