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Dawson Creek, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.0 /5.0
B Good
12,323 Population 1,194/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $54,300 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$1,020 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,020/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Dawson Creek, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,000
8% above
$54,300 per capita
Home Value
$300,000
6% above
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
12% below
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
30.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
11.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
257 sunny days/yr

How Dawson Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
106%
Rent
88%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
272%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dawson Creek a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dawson Creek residents earn a median household income of $81,000 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,300. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dawson Creek is $300,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,020/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.3% of adults in Dawson Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 30.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Dawson Creek has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,323
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,194/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$54,300
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty11.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,020
Ownership58.3%
Housing Units5,405
Rent Burden18.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days257/yr
Rain17.9 in/yr
Elevation2,182 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+30.8%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute19 min