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Columbia-Shuswap A, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,325 Population 1/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $50,920 per capita
$480,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 14.5% income on rent
29°F Avg Temperature 267 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 12.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$480,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Columbia-Shuswap A, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,000
12% above
$50,920 per capita
Home Value
$480,000
70% above
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
14.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
34.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.0%
233% above
8.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
29°F
267 sunny days/yr

How Columbia-Shuswap A Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
112%
Home Value
170%
Rent
86%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
333%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Columbia-Shuswap A a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Columbia-Shuswap A residents earn a median household income of $84,000 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,920. The unemployment rate stands at 12.0% (233% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 103 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Columbia-Shuswap A is $480,000 , 70% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 14.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

14.8% of adults in Columbia-Shuswap A hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 34.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Columbia-Shuswap A has an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,325
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%

Economy

B
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$50,920
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty8.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Housing

B
Home Value$480,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership80.9%
Housing Units1,495
Rent Burden14.5%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp29°F
Sunny Days267/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation4,104 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+34.0%
Graduate+4.8%

Community

Commute24 min

Did You Know?

19.2% work from home.