Granisle, BC

British Columbia

Granisle is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 337. Residents earn $47,200 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
337 Population 22/sq mi density
$47,200 Median Income $36,400 per capita
$85,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$47,200 median income, 33.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,200
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $85,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.7%
80% lower than US avg
Unemployment 33.3%
825% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.0%
61% higher than US avg

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

People

Population337
Median Age64.0 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,200
Per Capita$36,400
Unemployment33.3%
Poverty20.0%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units200
Rent Burden15.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,664 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+30.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Granisle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Granisle receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Granisle has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Granisle is $47,200, 37% below the national average of $75,149. At 33.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Granisle is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.0% have completed high school.

Granisle has a population of 337 with a density of 22 people per square mile. The median age is 64.0 years, 65% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.5%).

Population

337
Total Population
2021 Census
22
People / sq mi
64.0yrs
Median Age
65% above US avg
15.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Granisle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.2%
12% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg
Other Languages10.3%

Social Characteristics

Granisle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Granisle is $47,200, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 33.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Granisle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,200
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment33.3%
825% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.4 min
Drive Alone77.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Granisle is $85,000, 70% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,000
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden15.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.0%
Renter-Occupied5.0%
Housing Units200

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,664 ft (812 m)
Area15.4 sq mi (39.9 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates54.8831°N, 126.2201°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.7%
80% below US avg
High School+30.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density22/sq mi
Total Area15.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.4 min
Drive Alone77.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.2%

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