Belcarra, BC

British Columbia

Belcarra is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 687. Residents earn $168,000 per year, which is 124% above the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
687 Population 323/sq mi density
$168,000 Median Income $121,200 per capita
$2,000,000 Home Value
$2,660 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$168,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,000 home value, $2,660/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $168,000
124% higher than US avg
Home Value $2,000,000
609% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.0%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,660
129% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population687
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density323/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$168,000
Per Capita$121,200
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty7.0%
Commute31 min

Housing

F
Home Value$2,000,000
Rent$2,660
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units265
Rent Burden18.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation98 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+23.3%
Graduate+11.7%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Belcarra a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Belcarra receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Belcarra has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Belcarra is $168,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 124% above $75,149. This places Belcarra among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Belcarra is $2,000,000, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,660 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 11.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.3% have completed high school.

Belcarra has a population of 687 with a density of 323 people per square mile. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.3%), with 3.1% Asian.

Population

687
Total Population
2021 Census
323
People / sq mi
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Belcarra vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.9%
7% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg
Other Languages14.6%

Social Characteristics

Belcarra vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Belcarra is $168,000, which is 124% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Belcarra vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$168,000
124% above US avg
Per Capita Income$121,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.1 min
Drive Alone89.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home75.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Belcarra is $2,000,000, 609% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,660 (129% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$2,000,000
609% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,660
129% above US avg
Rent Burden18.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.7%
Renter-Occupied13.2%
Housing Units265

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density323/sq mi
Coordinates49.3178°N, 122.9304°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.0%
41% below US avg
High School+23.3%
Graduate Degree+11.7%
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density323/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.1 min
Drive Alone89.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home75.7%

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