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Cowichan Valley E, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,253 Population 82/sq mi density
$83,000 Median Income $47,360 per capita
$650,000 Home Value
$1,330 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 230 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$83,000 median income, 6.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$650,000 home value, $1,330/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Cowichan Valley E, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,000
10% above
$47,360 per capita
Home Value
$650,000
131% above
Median Rent
$1,330/mo
14% above
17.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
31.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
11.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
230 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
110%
Home Value
231%
Rent
114%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
192%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cowichan Valley E a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cowichan Valley E residents earn a median household income of $83,000 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,360. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cowichan Valley E is $650,000 , 131% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,330/month, with 17.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.6% of adults in Cowichan Valley E hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 31.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cowichan Valley E 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

Population4,253
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$47,360
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty11.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$911

Housing

C
Home Value$650,000
Rent$1,330
Ownership80.2%
Housing Units1,645
Rent Burden17.6%

Crime

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

Climate

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

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+31.2%
Graduate+4.7%

Community

Commute23 min

Did You Know?

24.2% work from home.