Cumberland, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,447 Population 397/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $47,720 per capita
$650,000 Home Value
$1,250 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 8.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$650,000 home value, $1,250/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Cumberland, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,000
14% above
$47,720 per capita
Home Value
$650,000
131% above
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
7% above
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
26.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
9.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Cumberland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
114%
Home Value
231%
Rent
107%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
222%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cumberland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cumberland residents earn a median household income of $86,000 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,720. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 138 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cumberland is $650,000 , 131% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

16.4% of adults in Cumberland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 26.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cumberland has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 69.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B+
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$47,720
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty9.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Housing

C
Home Value$650,000
Rent$1,250
Ownership72.0%
Housing Units1,840
Rent Burden19.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain69.4 in/yr
Elevation528 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute23 min

Did You Know?

20.8% work from home.