Chetwynd, BC

British Columbia

Chetwynd is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 2,302. Residents earn $104,000 per year, which is 38% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,302 Population 94/sq mi density
$104,000 Median Income $57,400 per capita
$276,000 Home Value
$1,010 Median Rent 11.3% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$104,000 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, $1,010/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,018 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+36.3%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute22 min

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
94
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
24.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Chetwynd vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.2%
11% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg
Other Languages11.3%

Social Characteristics

Chetwynd vs U.S. Average

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: Chetwynd vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$104,000
38% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.3%
33% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.9 min
Drive Alone74.6%
Public Transit4.5%
Work from Home5.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Chetwynd is $276,000, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,010 (13% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden11.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.3%
Renter-Occupied36.7%
Housing Units995

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Chetwynd vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Chetwynd vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,018 ft (615 m)
Area24.5 sq mi (63.6 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates55.6999°N, 121.6363°W
TimezoneAmerica/Dawson_Creek
8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.0%
76% below US avg
High School+36.3%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density94/sq mi
Total Area24.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.9 min
Drive Alone74.6%
Public Transit4.5%
Work from Home5.4%

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