Coldstream, BC

British Columbia

Coldstream is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 11,171. Residents earn $110,000 per year, which is 46% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
11,171 Population 435/sq mi density
$110,000 Median Income $60,350 per capita
$755,000 Home Value
$1,340 Median Rent 15.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$110,000 median income, 7.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$755,000 home value, $1,340/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $110,000
46% higher than US avg
Home Value $755,000
168% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.1%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,340
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

How Coldstream Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population11,171
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density435/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$110,000
Per Capita$60,350
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty5.2%
Commute23 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$755,000
Rent$1,340
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,100
Rent Burden15.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,529 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+30.0%
Graduate+8.5%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Coldstream a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Coldstream receives an overall livability score of 3.0 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 high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Coldstream offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Coldstream is $110,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 46% above $75,149. This places Coldstream among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Coldstream is $755,000, making it a premium housing market at 168% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,340 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.0% have completed high school.

Coldstream has a population of 11,171 with a density of 435 people per square mile. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.1%), with 4.2% Asian.

Population

11,171
Total Population
2021 Census
435
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
25.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Coldstream vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.9%
13% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages9.9%

Social Characteristics

Coldstream vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Coldstream is $110,000, which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Coldstream vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$110,000
46% above US avg
Per Capita Income$60,350

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Drive Alone85.8%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home25.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Coldstream is $755,000, 168% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,340 (15% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$755,000
168% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,340
15% above US avg
Rent Burden15.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.5%
Renter-Occupied10.5%
Housing Units4,100

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,529 ft (466 m)
Area25.7 sq mi (66.6 km²)
Population Density435/sq mi
Coordinates50.2165°N, 119.2024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.1%
55% below US avg
High School+30.0%
Graduate Degree+8.5%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density435/sq mi
Total Area25.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Drive Alone85.8%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home25.2%

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