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%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,529 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+30.0%
Graduate+8.5%
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
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Coldstream vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.9% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 9.9% |
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.
Income
| Median HH Income | $110,000 |
| 46% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $60,350 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.7% |
| 114% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 25.2% |
The median home value in Coldstream is $755,000, 168% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,340 (15% above US avg).
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 Burden | 15.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 89.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.5% |
| Housing Units | 4,100 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Coldstream vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Coldstream vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,529 ft (466 m) |
| Area | 25.7 sq mi (66.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 435/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2165°N, 119.2024°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |