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Cowichan Valley H, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,603 Population 81/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $55,850 per capita
$800,000 Home Value
$970 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 4.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$800,000 home value, $970/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cowichan Valley H, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,000
12% above
$55,850 per capita
Home Value
$800,000
184% above
Median Rent
$970/mo
17% below
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
30.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
8.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
112%
Home Value
284%
Rent
83%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cowichan Valley H 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 H residents earn a median household income of $84,000 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,850. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 81 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cowichan Valley H is $800,000 , 184% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $970/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.7% of adults in Cowichan Valley H hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 30.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cowichan Valley H has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,603
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$55,850
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty8.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074

Housing

F
Home Value$800,000
Rent$970
Ownership88.6%
Housing Units1,140
Rent Burden17.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation108 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+30.3%
Graduate+6.5%

Community

Commute29 min

Did You Know?

27.3% work from home.