Median Income
$104,000
38% higher than US avg
Home Value
$276,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.0%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,010
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.1%
97% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
8.3%
33% lower than US avg
How Chetwynd Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,302
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Economy
A
Median Income$104,000
Per Capita$57,400
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty8.3%
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$276,000
Rent$1,010
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units995
Rent Burden11.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,018 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+36.3%
Graduate+1.6%
Is Chetwynd a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Chetwynd receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Chetwynd offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Chetwynd is $104,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Chetwynd among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Chetwynd is $276,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.3% have completed high school.
Chetwynd has a population of 2,302 with a density of 94 people per square mile. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.4%), with 1.3% Black, 9.9% Asian.
Population
2,302
Total Population
2021 Census
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 87.2% |
| 11% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 11.3% |
The median household income in Chetwynd is $104,000, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $104,000 |
| 38% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $57,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.1% |
| 97% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% |
| 33% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.6% |
| Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
The median home value in Chetwynd is $276,000, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,010 (13% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $276,000 |
| 2% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,010 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 63.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.7% |
| Housing Units | 995 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Chetwynd vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,018 ft (615 m) |
| Area | 24.5 sq mi (63.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.6999°N, 121.6363°W |
| Timezone | America/Dawson_Creek |