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Cedar Valley, BC
British Columbia · Abbotsford-Mission Metro
Cedar Valley is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 8,080. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
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How Cedar Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
C+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Cedar Valley a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cedar Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Cedar Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cedar Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.5 inches, including 52.2 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Cedar Valley vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Cedar Valley vs U.S. Average
Income: Cedar Valley 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) | 250 |
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 | 3,232 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Cedar Valley 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 | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 98.9 sq mi (256.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1617°N, 122.3105°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 40 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 123 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 56 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 91 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 146 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 184 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 8.0 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
Cedar Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.2") and August the driest (2.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Total Area | 98.9 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 Valley
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert McMahon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cherry Hill Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hillside Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Edwin S Richards Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Valley Christian School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cedar Valley
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praise 106.5 (US) | christian contemporary | MP3 64 kbps | |
| CIVL-FM 103.9 University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC | campus radio, university radio | MP3 | |
| CKKS-FM 107.5 "Sonic" Chilliwack, BC | modern rock, re-branding new format | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CHWK-FM 89.5 "JR Country" Chilliwack, BC | country | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Cedar Valley
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYNDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION | HISTORY MUSEUM | 3603543675 | $106,058 | |
| BLACK MOUNTAIN FORESTRY CENTER | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 3605991738 | ||
| Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame | ||||
| Aldergrove Community Archives & Telephone Museum | ||||
| Clayburn Schoolhouse Museum | ||||
| Gur Sikh Temple | ||||
| Heritage Gallery | ||||
| Joey's Playhouse | ||||
| Mennonite Heritage Museum | ||||
| Mission Museum | ||||
| Powerhouse at Stave Falls Visitor Centre | ||||
| Trethewey House |
Libraries in Cedar Valley
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVRL: Abbotsford Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Aldergrove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Clearbrook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Mission Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Mount Lehman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Mission Community Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Ray and Millie Silver Aboriginal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UFV Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cedar Valley
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford Farm & Country Market | |||||
| Abbotsford Flea Market | |||||
| Hop Loi Market and BBQ House | |||||
| Lynden Farmers Market | 4th and Grover Street at Centennial Park | 06/01/2019 to 09/28/2019 | Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Mission City Farmers’ Market |
Gas Stations in Cedar Valley
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cedar Valley
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Kettle Wine & Beer | ||||
| Field House Brewing | ||||
| Locality Brewing | ||||
| Loudmouth Brewing | ||||
| Mission Springs Brewing | ||||
| Old Abbey Ales | ||||
| Old Yale Brewing Co. | ||||
| Raven's Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Cedar Valley
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Cedar Valley
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Baker | 100.0 | 10 | 1,525 | $50 | November - May | — | Yes |
| Mt Seymour | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sasquatch Mountain Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Cell Towers in Cedar Valley
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 207 Washingon Avenue (59916) | MTOWER | 50 |
| 207 Washingon Avenue (59916) | MTOWER | 50 |
| 8976 Double Ditch Road (110278) | MTOWER | 38 |
| 8976 Double Ditch Road (110278) | MTOWER | 38 |
Superfund Sites Near Cedar Valley
5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHWEST PIPELINE GP SUMAS | 4738 JONES RD | WHATCOM |
| SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY | 1340 THOMPSON LANE | WHATCOM |
| SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY | 1340 THOMPSON LANE | WHATCOM |
| SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY | 1340 THOMPSON LANE | WHATCOM |
| SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY | 1340 THOMPSON LANE | WHATCOM |
Airports Near Cedar Valley
46 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford International Airport | YXX | Medium Airport |
| Bellingham International Airport | BLI | Medium Airport |
| Boundary Bay Airport | YDT | Medium Airport |
| Friday Harbor Airport | FRD | Medium Airport |
| Langley Airport | YLY | Medium Airport |
| Orcas Island Airport | ESD | Medium Airport |
| Pitt Meadows Regional Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Acme Field | — | Small Airport |
| Allan Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Anacortes Airport | OTS | Small Airport |
| Bayview Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Becker's Landing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Blakely Island Airport | BYW | Small Airport |
| Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone | — | Small Airport |
| Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Butler Field | — | Small Airport |
| Center Island Airport | CWS | Small Airport |
| Chilliwack Airport | YCW | Small Airport |
| Clam Harbor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Crane Island Airstrip | CKR | Small Airport |
| Crow Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cutty Field | — | Small Airport |
| Cypress Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Decatur /Jones/ Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Decatur Shores Airport | DTR | Small Airport |
| Delta Heritage Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Eliza Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Floathaven Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Langley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Friday West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Horse Fly Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Intergalactic Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Kendall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lopez Island Airport | LPS | Small Airport |
| Lynden Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Meadow Mist Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mears Field Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pretty Estates Resort Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Riverside Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shaw Island AIrport | — | Small Airport |
| Sinclair Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Skagit Regional Airport | MVW | Small Airport |
| Waldron Airstrip | WDN | Small Airport |
| West Wind Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wilding Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Windsock Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Cedar Valley
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Motionlab | ||
| Revive Rehab | ||
| Symbiosis Pediatric Therapy | ||
| Synergy Rehab | ||
| the Apollo Clinic | ||
| Worthington Pavilion |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cedar Valley
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| North Valley Baptist Church | |
| St Paul's Presbyterian Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Cedar Valley
What is the population of Cedar Valley?
Cedar Valley has a population of 8,080 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 98.9 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 Valley 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 Valley safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Cedar Valley receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Cedar Valley?
Cedar Valley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.5 inches, with 52.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Cedar Valley?
The unemployment rate in Cedar Valley 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 250 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 Valley?
The median home value in Cedar Valley is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Cedar Valley?
32.9% of adults in Cedar Valley 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 Valley?
The average commute in Cedar Valley 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 Valley?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Valley is 93.4% White, 4.5% Asian. 87.8% of residents speak only English at home.