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Courtenay, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
28,420 Population 2,271/sq mi density
$72,000 Median Income $45,120 per capita
$572,000 Home Value
$1,230 Median Rent 23.6% 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
3.2 / 5.0
$72,000 median income, 8.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$572,000 home value, $1,230/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Courtenay, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,000
4% below
$45,120 per capita
Home Value
$572,000
103% above
Median Rent
$1,230/mo
6% above
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
31.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
11.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
245 sunny days/yr

How Courtenay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
203%
Rent
106%
Poverty
92%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
236%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Courtenay a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Courtenay residents earn a median household income of $72,000 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,120. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 881 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Courtenay is $572,000 , 103% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,230/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

13.5% of adults in Courtenay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 31.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Courtenay has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population28,420
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density2,271/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

B
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$45,120
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty11.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$868

Housing

C
Home Value$572,000
Rent$1,230
Ownership71.4%
Housing Units13,000
Rent Burden23.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days245/yr
Rain57.9 in/yr
Elevation43 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+31.4%
Graduate+5.6%

Community

Commute20 min

Did You Know?

16.7% work from home.