Comox Valley B, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
7,392 Population 354/sq mi density
$89,000 Median Income $54,950 per capita
$800,000 Home Value
$1,120 Median Rent 16.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$89,000 median income, 9.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$800,000 home value, $1,120/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Comox Valley B, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,000
18% above
$54,950 per capita
Home Value
$800,000
184% above
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
4% below
16.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
31.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
8.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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

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

Income
118%
Home Value
284%
Rent
96%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
258%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Comox Valley B 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

Comox Valley B residents earn a median household income of $89,000 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,950. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 229 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Comox Valley B is $800,000 , 184% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,120/month, with 16.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

12.8% of adults in Comox Valley B hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 31.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Comox Valley B 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

Population7,392
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density354/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$54,950
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty8.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

D
Home Value$800,000
Rent$1,120
Ownership84.6%
Housing Units3,150
Rent Burden16.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation36 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+31.0%
Graduate+7.8%

Community

Commute22 min

Did You Know?

25.7% work from home.