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Cowichan, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
Cowichan, BC
At a Glance
How Cowichan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cowichan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cowichan a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cowichan residents earn a median household income of $77,000 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,120. The unemployment rate stands at 14.0% (289% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 75 business establishments.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cowichan is $560,468 , 99% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,072/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Education
4.4% of adults in Cowichan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 31.2% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Cowichan has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.