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Bridal Falls, BC

British Columbia · Abbotsford-Mission Metro

Bridal Falls is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 382. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
382 Population 283/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 214 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,768
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $560,468
99% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,072
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.1%
14% higher than US avg

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

People

Population382
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density283/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,768
Per Capita$46,858
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty14.1%
Commute25 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$560,468
Rent$1,072
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units153
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain67.1 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation1,447 ft (441 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Bridal Falls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bridal Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Bridal Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bridal Falls is $76,768, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bridal Falls is $560,468, making it a premium housing market at 99% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bridal Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches, including 17.5 inches of snow.

Bridal Falls has a population of 382 with a density of 283 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 4.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.8% of residents.

Population

382
Total Population
283
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Bridal Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.8%
12% above US avg
Spanish 1.4%
90% below US avg
Other Languages 10.8%

Social Characteristics

Bridal Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bridal Falls is $76,768, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,858 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $901, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 12 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 22.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bridal Falls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,768
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,858
Avg Weekly Wage$901

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.1%
14% above US avg
Establishments (County)12

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home22.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Bridal Falls is $560,468, 99% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,072 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 153 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$560,468
99% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,072
8% below US avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units153

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Bridal Falls receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Bridal Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,447 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,447 ft (441 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density283/sq mi
Coordinates49.1833°N, 121.7333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
76% above US avg
Snowfall 17.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

327 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 49 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 143 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 147 km
Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 135 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 101 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 137 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 51 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 92 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 128 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 52 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 50 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 129 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 126 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 129 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 91 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 149 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 132 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 122 km
Mar 8, 1990 2 km WSW of Swede Heaven, Washington M3.6 101 km
Jul 4, 2006 13 km SE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK Meteorological 38.0 m 37 km
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 140 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 46 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 118 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 124 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 128 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TATOOSH COMPLEX (48,862 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 TATOOSH COMPLEX 48,862 86 km
2022 PARKS 34,621 80 km
2002 QUARTZ MT. COMPLEX (MIDDLE MOUNTAIN) 8,173 96 km
2023 SOURDOUGH 7,517 65 km
2015 GOODELL 6,624 67 km
2022 KID 5,188 84 km
2002 QUARTZ MT. COMPLEX (QUARTZ MOUNTAIN) 4,716 96 km
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 34 km
1996 ELBOW BASIN 3,650 71 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 40 km
2003 MINERAL PARK 3,010 94 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 31 km
2022 MCALLISTER CREEK 2,581 77 km
2022 THREE FOOLS 2,451 68 km
2022 BOULDER LAKE 2,347 98 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 31 km
2003 BIGBEAVER 1,807 62 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,174 78 km
2004 FREEZEOUT 1,155 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 9.0 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 6.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 5.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 7.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 10.3 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 8.5 in

Bridal Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 33°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.3") and August the driest (2.2").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.3% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density283/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home22.1%

Radio Stations near Bridal Falls

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKKS-FM 107.5 "Sonic" Chilliwack, BC modern rock, re-branding new format AAC+ 47 kbps
CHWK-FM 89.5 "JR Country" Chilliwack, BC country AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Bridal Falls

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agassiz Harrison Museum
CFBCHS Chilliwack Military Museum
Chilliwack Museum
Dicken's Sweets & British Museum
Kilby General Store

Libraries in Bridal Falls

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
FVRL: Agassiz Library0.0
FVRL: Chilliwack Library0.0
FVRL: Sardis Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bridal Falls

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Downtown Chilliwack Community Market
Hofstede's Country Barn
Market at the Coliseum

Gas Stations in Bridal Falls

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Golf Courses in Bridal Falls

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bridal Falls Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Bridal Falls

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Ski Resorts Near Bridal Falls

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mt. Baker 100.0 10 1,525 $50 November - May Yes
Sasquatch Mountain Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bridal Falls

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbotsford International AirportYXXMedium Airport
Acme FieldSmall Airport
Bayview Farms AirportSmall Airport
Blanchard Mountain Landing ZoneSmall Airport
Butler FieldSmall Airport
Chilliwack AirportYCWSmall Airport
Floathaven AirstripSmall Airport
Hope Airport / FVRD Regional AirparkYHESmall Airport
Kendall AirstripSmall Airport
Lynden AirportSmall Airport
Mears Field AirportSmall Airport
Pretty Estates Resort AirportSmall Airport
Riverside AirportSmall Airport
Skagit Regional AirportMVWSmall Airport
West Wind AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Bridal Falls

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Apollo Clinic
Joshua House Recovery Ministries

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Bigfoot Sightings
3
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bridal Falls

What is the population of Bridal Falls?

Bridal Falls has a population of 382 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 283 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Bridal Falls expensive to live in?

The median household income is $76,768, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $560,468 (99% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Bridal Falls safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Bridal Falls receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Bridal Falls?

Bridal Falls has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.1 inches, with 17.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bridal Falls?

The unemployment rate in Bridal Falls is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $901. There are 12 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 22.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bridal Falls?

The median home value in Bridal Falls is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Bridal Falls?

32.9% of adults in Bridal Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Bridal Falls?

The average commute in Bridal Falls is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, 2.3% use public transit, and 22.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bridal Falls?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bridal Falls is 93.4% White, 4.5% Asian. 87.8% of residents speak only English at home.

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