Cumberland, BC

British Columbia

Cumberland is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 4,447. Residents earn $86,000 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,447 Population 397/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 8.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,000
14% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.4%
51% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.0%
122% higher than US avg

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

People

Population4,447
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density397/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$86,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment8.0%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,840
Rent Burden19.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+26.4%
Graduate+7.6%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Cumberland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cumberland receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Cumberland has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cumberland is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.4% have completed high school.

Cumberland has a population of 4,447 with a density of 397 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,447
Total Population
2021 Census
397
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
11.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Cumberland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.5%
19% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg
Other Languages4.2%

Social Characteristics

Cumberland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cumberland is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Cumberland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,000
14% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% 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 Burden19.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.0%
Renter-Occupied28.0%
Housing Units1,840

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area11.2 sq mi (29.0 km²)
Population Density397/sq mi
Coordinates49.6163°N, 125.0361°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
51% below US avg
High School+26.4%
Graduate Degree+7.6%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density397/sq mi
Total Area11.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Compare Cumberland with another city: