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Castlegar, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,338 Population 1,087/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $50,320 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 13.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 10.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Castlegar, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,000
8% above
$50,320 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
42% above
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
13.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
30.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
10.3% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
253 sunny days/yr

How Castlegar Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Castlegar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
108%
Home Value
142%
Rent
82%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
300%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Castlegar a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Castlegar residents earn a median household income of $81,000 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,320. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Castlegar is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $950/month, with 13.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.2% of adults in Castlegar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 30.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Castlegar has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,338
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,087/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$50,320
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty10.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

B+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$950
Ownership76.2%
Housing Units3,550
Rent Burden13.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days253/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
Elevation1,624 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+30.2%
Graduate+3.7%

Community

Commute21 min

Did You Know?

17.1% work from home.