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Central Kootenay J, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,517 Population 5/sq mi density
$94,000 Median Income $55,850 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$1,190 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$94,000 median income, 9.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $1,190/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Kootenay J, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,000
25% above
$55,850 per capita
Home Value
$448,000
59% above
Median Rent
$1,190/mo
2% above
14.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
29.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
7.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
266 sunny days/yr

How Central Kootenay J Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
125%
Home Value
159%
Rent
102%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
258%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central Kootenay J a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Central Kootenay J residents earn a median household income of $94,000 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,850. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 109 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central Kootenay J is $448,000 , 59% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,190/month, with 14.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.9% of adults in Central Kootenay J hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 29.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Central Kootenay J has an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,517
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B+
Median Income$94,000
Per Capita$55,850
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty7.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074

Housing

B+
Home Value$448,000
Rent$1,190
Ownership89.4%
Housing Units1,455
Rent Burden14.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days266/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,493 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+29.3%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute25 min

Did You Know?

16.7% work from home.