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Cedar, BC
British Columbia
Cedar is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 2,836. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
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How Cedar Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
C+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Cedar a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cedar receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Cedar offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cedar 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 Cedar 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
Cedar experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Cedar vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Cedar vs U.S. Average
Income: Cedar 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
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 88 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
Walkability
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 Burden | 27.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,134 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Cedar vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 219.6 sq mi (568.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1163°N, 123.8527°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 139 km |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 114 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 127 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 150 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 102 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 154 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 170 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
Cedar has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 37°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (1.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Total Area | 219.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
Schools in Cedar
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Community Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cedar Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cedar
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKAY 91.7 "Coast FM" Nanaimo, BC | hits, nanaimo | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CJSU-FM 89.7 "Sun FM" Duncan, BC | adult hits | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CHWF-FM "The Wolf 106.9" Nanaimo, BC | active rock | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKWV-FM 102.3 "The Wave" Nanaimo, BC | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| The Lounge CHPQ-FM 99.9 Parksville | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CIBH 88.5 "The Beach" Parksville, BC | adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CHPQ-FM "The Lounge 99.9" Parksville, BC | adult standards, classic hits | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Cedar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemainus Valley Museum | ||||
| Gabriola Museum | ||||
| Harbour Heritage Centre | ||||
| Ladysmith Maritime Society Museum | ||||
| Ladysmith Museum | ||||
| Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Nanaimo Museum | ||||
| Nanaimo Museum | ||||
| Protection Island Museum | ||||
| Vancouver Island Military Museum |
Libraries in Cedar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305 - Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Chemainus Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Gabriola Island Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Ladysmith Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Nanaimo North Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Nanaimo Wellington Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cedar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Farmers Market | |||||
| Chemainus Public Market | |||||
| Gabriola Agricultural Co-op Farmers Market | |||||
| Island Roots |
Hotels in Cedar
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cedar
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cedar
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cedar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood Brewery | ||||
| Serious Brewing | ||||
| White Sails Brewery | ||||
| Wolf Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near Cedar
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dakota Ridge Recreation Site | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Cedar
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | Large Airport |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | Large Airport |
| Nanaimo Airport | YCD | Medium Airport |
| Powell River Airport | YPW | Medium Airport |
| Qualicum Beach Airport | XQU | Medium Airport |
| Duncan Airport | DUQ | Small Airport |
| Long Harbour Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Michell Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Roche Harbor Airport | RCE | Small Airport |
| Sechelt-Gibsons Airport | YHS | Small Airport |
| Squamish Airport | YSE | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island Airpark | SSW | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Texada Gillies Bay Airport | YGB | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cedar
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cedar |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cedar
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christ Church Gabriola |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cedar
What is the population of Cedar?
Cedar has a population of 2,836 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 219.6 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 Cedar 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 Cedar safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Cedar receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Cedar?
Cedar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.9 inches.
How is the job market in Cedar?
The unemployment rate in Cedar 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 88 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 Cedar?
The median home value in Cedar is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Cedar?
32.9% of adults in Cedar 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 Cedar?
The average commute in Cedar 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 Cedar?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar is 93.4% White, 4.5% Asian. 87.8% of residents speak only English at home.