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
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation305 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+27.1%
Graduate+14.0%
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
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 60.0% |
| 24% below US avg |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 39.1% |
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
| Median HH Income | $58,000 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $33,320 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.0% |
| 261% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| 61% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 54.0% |
| Public Transit | 23.2% |
| Work from Home | 28.3% |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 11.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 67.4% |
| Housing Units | 1,335 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Capilano vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Capilano vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,375/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.3409°N, 123.1070°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |