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Colwood, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,961 Population 2,781/sq mi density
$102,000 Median Income $53,200 per capita
$800,000 Home Value
$1,370 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$102,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$800,000 home value, $1,370/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Colwood, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,000
36% above
$53,200 per capita
Home Value
$800,000
184% above
Median Rent
$1,370/mo
18% above
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
34.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
4.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
250 sunny days/yr

How Colwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
136%
Home Value
284%
Rent
118%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Colwood a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Colwood residents earn a median household income of $102,000 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,200. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Colwood is $800,000 , 184% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,370/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

14.5% of adults in Colwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 34.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Colwood has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population18,961
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density2,781/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

A+
Median Income$102,000
Per Capita$53,200
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty4.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

C
Home Value$800,000
Rent$1,370
Ownership73.4%
Housing Units7,430
Rent Burden18.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days250/yr
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation259 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+34.1%
Graduate+5.6%

Community

Commute25 min

Did You Know?

25.7% work from home.