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Comox Valley C, BC

British Columbia

Comox Valley C is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 9,158. Residents earn $86,000 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,158 Population 22/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $50,440 per capita
$750,000 Home Value
$1,070 Median Rent 17.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 245 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$750,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $86,000
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $750,000
166% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.9%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,070
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.1%
19% lower than US avg

How Comox Valley C Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,158
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$50,440
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty10.1%
Commute28 min

Housing

D
Home Value$750,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership86.5%
Housing Units3,735
Rent Burden17.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+32.1%
Graduate+5.0%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Comox Valley C a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Comox Valley C receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Comox Valley C has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Comox Valley C is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Comox Valley C is $750,000, making it a premium housing market at 166% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Comox Valley C experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches.

Comox Valley C has a population of 9,158 with a density of 22 people per square mile, spread across 413.9 square miles. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.2% female and 50.8% male. The city is predominantly White (97.4%), with 1.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.7% of residents.

Population

9,158
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
413.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Comox Valley C vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.7%
18% above US avg
Spanish 1.4%
90% below US avg
Other Languages 6.0%

Social Characteristics

Comox Valley C vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Comox Valley C is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,440 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $970, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 284 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 31.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Comox Valley C vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,000
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,440
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.1%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)284

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Drive Alone85.4%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home31.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Comox Valley C is $750,000, 166% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 86.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,735 total housing units in the city. 17.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$750,000
166% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below US avg
Rent Burden17.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.5%
Owner-Occupied86.5%
Renter-Occupied13.5%
Housing Units3,735

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Comox Valley C receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Comox Valley C vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Comox Valley C experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area413.9 sq mi (1,071.9 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates49.6994°N, 124.9856°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Sep 9, 2011 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada M6.4 139 km
Jul 19, 2004 62 km SW of Vernon, Canada M6.4 143 km
Jul 15, 2004 51 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.9 135 km
Jan 3, 1994 44 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.7 128 km
Mar 18, 1996 39 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M4.8 137 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 104 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 76 km
May 2, 2001 50 km W of Tofino, Canada M4.7 131 km
Aug 1, 2000 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M4.6 86 km
Feb 23, 1991 67 km SSW of Vernon, Canada M4.6 133 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 129 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 111 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 87 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 81 km
Dec 25, 1999 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.0 133 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 93 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 114 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 54 km
Jun 19, 2017 21 km SSW of Vernon, Canada M3.9 110 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 20 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m - 48 km
2020 ELLIOT CREEK, BC Meteorological - - 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 131 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 144 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 145 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 148 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 7.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 5.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 8.5 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 8.0 in

Comox Valley C has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (1.3").

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12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62% below the national average of 33.7%. 32.1% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 85.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.9%
62% below US avg
High School+32.1%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density22/sq mi
Total Area413.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Drive Alone85.4%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home31.5%

Schools in Comox Valley C

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sandwick Technical School - - - -
Georges P. Vanier Secondary School - - - -
Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School - - - -
Valley View Elementary School - - - -
Queneesh Elementary School - - - -
Huband Park Elementary School - - - -
North Island Distance Education School - - - -
Glacier View Secondary School (Alternate) - - - -
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Radio Stations near Comox Valley C

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFCP 98.9 "Jet FM" Courtenay, BC active rock AAC+ 57 kbps
CFPW 95.7 "Coast FM" Powell River, BC classic hits AAC+ 57 kbps
CJAV-FM "The Peak 93.3" Port Alberni, BC adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
CKLR-FM 97.3 "The Eagle" Courtenay, BC hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
CIQC-FM "99.7 The River" Campbell River, BC hot adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps
Coast FM cornwall, pasty MP3 128 kbps
Spirit FM christian music AAC 96 kbps
Dream 102.9 FM - UNKNOWN
DREAM 102.9 FM (US) worldbeat UNKNOWN

Museums in Comox Valley C

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Comox Air Force Museum
Comox Archives & Museum
Courtenay & District Museum
Courtenay & District Museum & Palaeontology Centre
Cumberland Museum & Archives
Denman Island Museum & Archives
Heritage Air Park
HMCS Alberni Museum & Memorial
Union Bay Museum at the Old Gaolhouse

Libraries in Comox Valley C

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dora Drinkwater Community Library0.0
VIRL: Comox Branch0.0
VIRL: Courtenay Branch0.0
VIRL: Cumberland Branch0.0
VIRL: Union Bay Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Comox Valley C

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Comox Valley Farmers' Market
Comox Valley Farmers' Market
Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
Denman Island Farmers’ Market
Savary Island Farmers' Market

Hotels in Comox Valley C

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Cafes in Comox Valley C

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks
Tim Hortons

Clinics in Comox Valley C

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Washington Park Medical Clinic
Wavecrest Medical Clinic

Dentists in Comox Valley C

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Braidwood Dental Clinic
North Island dental

Veterinaries in Comox Valley C

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Country Animal Hospital
Van Isle Veterinary Hospital

Gas Stations in Comox Valley C

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chevron
Costco Gasoline
Mobil
Peninsula Co-Op Cardlock
Shell

Banks in Comox Valley C

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canadian Western Bank
CIBC
Coast Capital Savings
Coastal Community Credit Union
RBC Royal Bank
TD

Gyms in Comox Valley C

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lotus Yoga and Wellness
New Horizons Yoga
wellness center

Golf Courses in Comox Valley C

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crown Isle Golf Club
Mulligans Golf Course
Sunnydale Golf Club

Breweries in Comox Valley C

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ace Brewing Company
Gladstone Brewery
Land and Sea Brewery
New Tradition Brewing
RAD Brewing Company
The Cumberland Brewing Company

Ski Resorts Near Comox Valley C

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Washington Alpine Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Comox Valley C

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Campbell River AirportYBLMedium Airport
Comox Valley International Airport / CFB ComoxYQQMedium Airport
Powell River AirportYPWMedium Airport
Qualicum Beach AirportXQUMedium Airport
Alberni Valley Regional AirportYPBSmall Airport
Cortes Island (Hansen Airfield) Airport-Small Airport
Courtenay AirparkYCASmall Airport
Smit Field-Small Airport
Stuart Island AirstripYRRSmall Airport
Texada Gillies Bay AirportYGBSmall Airport

Post Offices in Comox Valley C

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Courtenay Delivery Facility

Treatment Centers in Comox Valley C

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Comox Valley Recovery Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Comox Valley C

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ the King Catholic Church
Comox Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church
Living Word Church
St. Andrews Anglican Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Comox Valley C

What is the population of Comox Valley C?

Comox Valley C has a population of 9,158 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 413.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.2% female and 50.8% male.

Is Comox Valley C expensive to live in?

The median household income is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $750,000 (166% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Comox Valley C safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Comox Valley C receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Comox Valley C?

Comox Valley C has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches.

How is the job market in Comox Valley C?

The unemployment rate in Comox Valley C is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $970. There are 284 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 31.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Comox Valley C?

The median home value in Comox Valley C is $750,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 86.5%.

How are the schools in Comox Valley C?

12.9% of adults in Comox Valley C hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.1% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Comox Valley C?

The average commute in Comox Valley C is 28 minutes. 85.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 31.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Comox Valley C?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Comox Valley C is 97.4% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.7% Asian. 92.7% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

Comox Valley B, BC 7,392 pop · 0.0 mi Courtenay, BC 28,420 pop · 1.0 mi Puntledge, BC 1,387 pop · 2.7 mi Royston, BC 1,616 pop · 4.0 mi Comox Valley A, BC 7,926 pop · 4.5 mi Cumberland, BC 4,447 pop · 6.2 mi Denman Island Trust Area, BC 1,165 pop · 13.2 mi Oyster River, BC 1,500 pop · 13.3 mi Denman Island, BC 1,020 pop · 13.7 mi Hornby Island, BC 1,100 pop · 18.2 mi qathet D, BC 1,126 pop · 19.7 mi qathet A, BC 1,250 pop · 21.9 mi Powell River, BC 13,943 pop · 22.6 mi qathet C, BC 2,197 pop · 23.0 mi
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