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Cowichan Valley I, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
1,423 Population 7/sq mi density
$71,000 Median Income $56,200 per capita
$650,000 Home Value
$1,020 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 191 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 9.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$650,000 home value, $1,020/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Cowichan Valley I, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,000
6% below
$56,200 per capita
Home Value
$650,000
131% above
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
12% below
20.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
36.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
14.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
191 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
94%
Home Value
231%
Rent
88%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
250%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cowichan Valley I a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cowichan Valley I residents earn a median household income of $71,000 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,200. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cowichan Valley I is $650,000 , 131% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,020/month, with 20.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.1% of adults in Cowichan Valley I hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 36.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cowichan Valley I has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,423
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$56,200
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty14.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,081

Housing

F
Home Value$650,000
Rent$1,020
Ownership88.5%
Housing Units695
Rent Burden20.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days191/yr
Rain80.4 in/yr
Elevation823 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+36.8%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute37 min

Did You Know?

21.4% work from home.