Capilano, BC

British Columbia

Capilano is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 2,899. Residents earn $58,000 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
2,899 Population 4,375/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $33,320 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 13.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,000
23% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.6%
54% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.0%
261% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.0%
61% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,899
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density4,375/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 66%

Economy

C
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$33,320
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty20.0%
Commute27 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,335

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation305 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+27.1%
Graduate+14.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Capilano a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Capilano receives an overall livability score of 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Capilano has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Capilano is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Education

15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.1% have completed high school.

Capilano has a population of 2,899 with a density of 4,375 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (65.5%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 8.3% Asian.

Population

2,899
Total Population
4,375
People / sq mi
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Capilano vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only60.0%
24% below US avg
Spanish0.9%
94% below US avg
Other Languages39.1%

Social Characteristics

Capilano vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Capilano is $58,000, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Capilano vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,000
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,320

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.1 min
Drive Alone54.0%
Public Transit23.2%
Work from Home28.3%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied11.2%
Renter-Occupied67.4%
Housing Units1,335

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density4,375/sq mi
Coordinates49.3409°N, 123.1070°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.6%
54% below US avg
High School+27.1%
Graduate Degree+14.0%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density4,375/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.1 min
Drive Alone54.0%
Public Transit23.2%
Work from Home28.3%

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