Comox Valley A, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
7,926 Population 42/sq mi density
$71,000 Median Income $45,840 per capita
$725,000 Home Value
$940 Median Rent 17.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 7.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$725,000 home value, $940/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Comox Valley A, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,000
6% below
$45,840 per capita
Home Value
$725,000
157% above
Median Rent
$940/mo
19% below
17.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
56% below
29.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
14.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Comox Valley A Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
257%
Rent
81%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Comox Valley A 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

Comox Valley A residents earn a median household income of $71,000 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,840. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Comox Valley A is $725,000 , 157% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $940/month, with 17.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

15.0% of adults in Comox Valley A hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 29.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Comox Valley A has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,926
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density42/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$45,840
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty14.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$882

Housing

F
Home Value$725,000
Rent$940
Ownership85.3%
Housing Units3,670
Rent Burden17.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation79 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+29.7%
Graduate+9.0%

Community

Commute24 min

Did You Know?

35.7% work from home.