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Columbia-Shuswap B, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
663 Population 0/sq mi density
$78,500 Median Income $51,800 per capita
$800,000 Home Value
$1,420 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 223 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$78,500 median income, 16.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$800,000 home value, $1,420/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Columbia-Shuswap B, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,500
4% above
$51,800 per capita
Home Value
$800,000
184% above
Median Rent
$1,420/mo
22% above
10.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
27.1% high school+
Unemployment
16.7%
364% above
11.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
35°F
223 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
104%
Home Value
284%
Rent
122%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
464%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Columbia-Shuswap B a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Columbia-Shuswap B residents earn a median household income of $78,500 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,800. The unemployment rate stands at 16.7% (364% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Columbia-Shuswap B is $800,000 , 184% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,420/month, with 10.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

16.8% of adults in Columbia-Shuswap B hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 27.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Columbia-Shuswap B has an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population663
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female53% / 46%

Economy

B
Median Income$78,500
Per Capita$51,800
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty11.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

F
Home Value$800,000
Rent$1,420
Ownership70.0%
Housing Units300
Rent Burden10.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp35°F
Sunny Days223/yr
Rain62.4 in/yr
Elevation7,992 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+27.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute23 min

Did You Know?

28.6% work from home.