Cranbrook, BC

British Columbia

Cranbrook is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 20,499. Residents earn $80,000 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
20,499 Population 1,661/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 15.2% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 7.4% unemployment
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.9%
71% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.4%
106% higher than US avg

How Cranbrook Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population20,499
Median AgeN/A
Density1,661/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$80,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment7.4%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units8,780
Rent Burden15.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+33.5%
Graduate+3.9%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Cranbrook a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cranbrook receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Cranbrook has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cranbrook is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%.

Education

9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.5% have completed high school.

Cranbrook has a population of 20,499 with a density of 1,661 people per square mile.

Population

20,499
Total Population
2021 Census
1,661
People / sq mi
12.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Cranbrook vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Cranbrook vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cranbrook is $80,000, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Cranbrook vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,000
6% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden15.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.6%
Renter-Occupied26.5%
Housing Units8,780

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Cranbrook vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Cranbrook vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area12.3 sq mi (32.0 km²)
Population Density1,661/sq mi
Coordinates49.4999°N, 115.7688°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.9%
71% below US avg
High School+33.5%
Graduate Degree+3.9%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,661/sq mi
Total Area12.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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