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Armstrong, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,323 Population 2,642/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $45,680 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,010 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 252 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,010/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Armstrong, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,500
3% above
$45,680 per capita
Home Value
$500,000
77% above
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
13% below
17.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
32.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
9.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
252 sunny days/yr

How Armstrong Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
103%
Home Value
177%
Rent
87%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Armstrong a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Armstrong residents earn a median household income of $77,500 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,680. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 165 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Armstrong is $500,000 , 77% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,010/month, with 17.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.1% of adults in Armstrong hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 32.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Armstrong has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,323
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density2,642/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B+
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$45,680
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty9.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$878

Housing

B
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,010
Ownership83.1%
Housing Units2,220
Rent Burden17.2%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days252/yr
Rain19.0 in/yr
Elevation1,175 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute23 min