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Fernie, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,320 Population 1,083/sq mi density
$107,000 Median Income $62,350 per capita
$645,000 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$107,000 median income, 9.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$645,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fernie, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$107,000
42% above
$62,350 per capita
Home Value
$645,000
129% above
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
5% below
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
32% below
26.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
6.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Fernie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
142%
Home Value
229%
Rent
95%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fernie a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fernie residents earn a median household income of $107,000 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,350. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 196 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fernie is $645,000 , 129% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 12.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

23.1% of adults in Fernie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 26.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Fernie has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,320
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,083/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$107,000
Per Capita$62,350
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty6.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,199

Housing

B
Home Value$645,000
Rent$1,100
Ownership72.5%
Housing Units2,595
Rent Burden12.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain28.9 in/yr
Elevation3,274 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+26.9%
Graduate+7.0%

Community

Commute23 min

Did You Know?

18.8% work from home.