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Cowichan Valley C, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,046 Population 579/sq mi density
$91,000 Median Income $53,950 per capita
$750,000 Home Value
$1,420 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 140 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$91,000 median income, 5.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$750,000 home value, $1,420/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Cowichan Valley C, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,000
21% above
$53,950 per capita
Home Value
$750,000
166% above
Median Rent
$1,420/mo
22% above
17.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
26.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
7.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
140 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
121%
Home Value
266%
Rent
122%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cowichan Valley C 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 C residents earn a median household income of $91,000 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,950. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 156 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cowichan Valley C is $750,000 , 166% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,420/month, with 17.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

14.4% of adults in Cowichan Valley C hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 26.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cowichan Valley C 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

Population5,046
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density579/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

A
Median Income$91,000
Per Capita$53,950
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty7.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038

Housing

C
Home Value$750,000
Rent$1,420
Ownership88.5%
Housing Units2,215
Rent Burden17.6%

Crime

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

Climate

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

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+26.9%
Graduate+7.8%

Community

Commute31 min

Did You Know?

30.5% work from home.