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Cowichan Valley B, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,994 Population 76/sq mi density
$99,000 Median Income $53,200 per capita
$700,000 Home Value
$1,260 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 140 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$99,000 median income, 6.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$700,000 home value, $1,260/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Cowichan Valley B, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$99,000
32% above
$53,200 per capita
Home Value
$700,000
148% above
Median Rent
$1,260/mo
8% above
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
67% below
31.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
7.3% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
140 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
132%
Home Value
248%
Rent
108%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cowichan Valley B a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cowichan Valley B residents earn a median household income of $99,000 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,200. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 279 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cowichan Valley B is $700,000 , 148% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,260/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.1% of adults in Cowichan Valley B hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 31.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cowichan Valley B has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 140 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 126.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,994
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density76/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

A
Median Income$99,000
Per Capita$53,200
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty7.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

C+
Home Value$700,000
Rent$1,260
Ownership87.3%
Housing Units3,450
Rent Burden19.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days140/yr
Rain126.0 in/yr

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+31.8%
Graduate+4.5%

Community

Commute34 min

Did You Know?

29.9% work from home.