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Cowichan Valley D, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,530 Population 589/sq mi density
$89,000 Median Income $51,800 per capita
$695,000 Home Value
$1,330 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 230 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$89,000 median income, 5.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$695,000 home value, $1,330/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Cowichan Valley D, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,000
18% above
$51,800 per capita
Home Value
$695,000
147% above
Median Rent
$1,330/mo
14% above
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
32.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
8.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
230 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
118%
Home Value
247%
Rent
114%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cowichan Valley D 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 D residents earn a median household income of $89,000 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,800. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 109 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cowichan Valley D is $695,000 , 147% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,330/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

16.4% of adults in Cowichan Valley D hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 32.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cowichan Valley D has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,530
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density589/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

A
Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$51,800
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty8.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

C
Home Value$695,000
Rent$1,330
Ownership84.6%
Housing Units1,490
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days230/yr
Rain58.4 in/yr
Elevation43 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+32.2%
Graduate+7.8%

Community

Commute26 min

Did You Know?

29.1% work from home.