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Columbia-Shuswap D, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
4,400 Population 16/sq mi density
$69,500 Median Income $43,200 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent
29°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 7.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Columbia-Shuswap D, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,500
8% below
$43,200 per capita
Home Value
$500,000
77% above
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
20.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
83% below
36.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
13.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
29°F
274 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
92%
Home Value
177%
Rent
86%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Columbia-Shuswap D a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Columbia-Shuswap D residents earn a median household income of $69,500 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,200. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 136 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Columbia-Shuswap D is $500,000 , 77% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 20.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.8% of adults in Columbia-Shuswap D hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 36.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Columbia-Shuswap D 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 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,400
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,500
Per Capita$43,200
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty13.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$831

Housing

C+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership81.1%
Housing Units1,800
Rent Burden20.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp29°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain34.2 in/yr
Elevation5,404 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+36.0%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute31 min

Did You Know?

20.4% work from home.