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Cowichan Valley G, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,442 Population 22/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $48,880 per capita
$700,000 Home Value
$1,250 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 233 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$700,000 home value, $1,250/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Cowichan Valley G, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,000
9% above
$48,880 per capita
Home Value
$700,000
148% above
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
7% above
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
27.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
8.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
233 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
109%
Home Value
248%
Rent
107%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
244%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cowichan Valley G a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cowichan Valley G residents earn a median household income of $82,000 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,880. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 76 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cowichan Valley G is $700,000 , 148% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.8% of adults in Cowichan Valley G hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 27.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cowichan Valley G 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 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,442
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$48,880
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty8.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Housing

D
Home Value$700,000
Rent$1,250
Ownership83.9%
Housing Units1,090
Rent Burden15.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days233/yr
Rain56.6 in/yr
Elevation220 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+27.6%
Graduate+6.7%

Community

Commute27 min

Did You Know?

35.0% work from home.