Chemainus, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

818 Population 181/sq mi density

$60,000 Median Income $21,800 per capita

$560,468 Home Value

$1,072 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature 233 sunny days/yr

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$60,000 median income, 12.5% unemployment

Affordability

1.4 / 5.0

$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.3 / 5.0

4.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Chemainus, BC

At a Glance

Median Income

$60,000

20% below

$21,800 per capita

Home Value

$560,468

99% above

Median Rent

$1,072/mo

8% below

32.0% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

4.3%

87% below

35.3% high school+

Unemployment

12.5%

247% above

35.2% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

48°F

233 sunny days/yr

How Chemainus Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income

80%

Home Value

199%

Rent

92%

Poverty

284%

Bachelor's

13%

Unemployment

347%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chemainus a Good Place to Live?

1.8 / 5.0 — Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chemainus residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,800. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chemainus is $560,468 , 99% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,072/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.3% of adults in Chemainus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 35.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Chemainus has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population818

Median Age25.2 yrs

Density181/mi²

Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

Median Income$60,000

Per Capita$21,800

Unemployment12.5%

Poverty35.2%

Avg Weekly Wage$419

Housing

Home Value$560,468

Rent$1,072

Ownership47.2%

Housing Units180

Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

C+

Property3,500/100K

Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F

Sunny Days233/yr

Rain56.6 in/yr

Elevation125 ft

Education

Bachelor's+4.3%

High School+35.3%

Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute21 min