Median Income
$72,000
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
13.5%
60% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.5%
136% higher than US avg
How Courtenay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population28,420
Median AgeN/A
Density2,271/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment8.5%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units13,000
Rent Burden23.6%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
AQIN/A
Rain57.9 in/yr
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+31.4%
Graduate+5.6%
Is Courtenay a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Courtenay receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Courtenay has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Courtenay is $72,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high.
Education
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Courtenay experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches, including 25.0 inches of snow.
Courtenay has a population of 28,420 with a density of 2,271 people per square mile.
Population
28,420
Total Population
2021 Census
Race & Ethnicity
Courtenay vs U.S. Average
Social Characteristics
Courtenay vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Courtenay is $72,000, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income: Courtenay vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $72,000 |
| 4% below US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.5% |
| 136% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.6% |
| Housing Units | 13,000 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Courtenay vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Courtenay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Courtenay has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 57.9 inches.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 57.9 inches |
| 52% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 25.0 inches/yr |
Geography
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6866°N, 124.9936°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |