At a Glance
Median Income
$57,500
$40,396 per capita
Home Value
$84,000
Zillow: $337,676
Bachelor's Degree+
43.5%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
12.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Courtenay a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Courtenay residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,396. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 173 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Courtenay is $84,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,676. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
43.5% of adults in Courtenay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Courtenay has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population27
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$40,396
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$309M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$337,676
Housing Units25
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain20.0 in/yr
Elevation1,523 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.5%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute28 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed215 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Courtenay was founded in 1893.
The median home in Courtenay was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 215 Mbps.