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Cowichan Valley A, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,949 Population 261/sq mi density
$96,000 Median Income $59,750 per capita
$800,000 Home Value
$1,160 Median Rent 16.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 242 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$96,000 median income, 7.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$800,000 home value, $1,160/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Cowichan Valley A, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,000
28% above
$59,750 per capita
Home Value
$800,000
184% above
Median Rent
$1,160/mo
0% below
16.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
57% below
31.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
7.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
242 sunny days/yr

How Cowichan Valley A Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
128%
Home Value
284%
Rent
100%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
194%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cowichan Valley A a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cowichan Valley A residents earn a median household income of $96,000 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,750. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 153 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cowichan Valley A is $800,000 , 184% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,160/month, with 16.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

14.6% of adults in Cowichan Valley A hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 31.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cowichan Valley A has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,949
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

A
Median Income$96,000
Per Capita$59,750
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty7.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149

Housing

D
Home Value$800,000
Rent$1,160
Ownership88.0%
Housing Units2,035
Rent Burden16.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days242/yr
Rain51.8 in/yr
Elevation961 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+31.3%
Graduate+8.7%

Community

Commute29 min

Did You Know?

32.8% work from home.