Campbell River, BC

British Columbia

Campbell River is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 506. Residents earn $67,500 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
506 Population 1,290/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $31,600 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 9.3% unemployment
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,500
10% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.7%
92% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.3%
158% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.0%
3% lower than US avg

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

People

Population506
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,290/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$31,600
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty12.0%
Commute16 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units165
Rent Burden21.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation207 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+37.3%
Graduate+2.7%

Community

Commute16 min

Is Campbell River a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Campbell River receives an overall livability score of 2.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Campbell River has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Campbell River is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.3%, unemployment is notably high. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.3% have completed high school.

Campbell River has a population of 506 with a density of 1,290 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).

Population

506
Total Population
2021 Census
1,290
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Campbell River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.1%
20% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg
Other Languages4.9%

Social Characteristics

Campbell River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Campbell River is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Campbell River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,500
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.7 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden21.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.8%
Renter-Occupied9.1%
Housing Units165

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Campbell River vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,290/sq mi
Coordinates50.0163°N, 125.2446°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.7%
92% below US avg
High School+37.3%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,290/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.7 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.3%

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