Greenwood, BC

British Columbia

Greenwood is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 702. Residents earn $47,600 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
702 Population 752/sq mi density
$47,600 Median Income $31,600 per capita
$220,000 Home Value
$604 Median Rent 16.0% income on rent
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$47,600 median income, 18.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$220,000 home value, $604/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,600
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $220,000
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.5%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.9%
425% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 26.2%
111% higher than US avg

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

People

Population702
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density752/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

D
Median Income$47,600
Per Capita$31,600
Unemployment18.9%
Poverty26.2%
Commute26 min

Housing

A
Home Value$220,000
Rent$604
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units375
Rent Burden16.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation3,173 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+38.4%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Greenwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Greenwood receives an overall livability score of 2.4 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. Greenwood has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Greenwood is $47,600, 37% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 26.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Greenwood is $220,000, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.4% have completed high school.

Greenwood has a population of 702 with a density of 752 people per square mile. The median age is 61.6 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.1%), with 4.6% Asian.

Population

702
Total Population
2021 Census
752
People / sq mi
61.6yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Greenwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.4%
16% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg
Other Languages6.4%

Social Characteristics

Greenwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Greenwood is $47,600, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Greenwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,600
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.9%
425% above US avg
Poverty Rate26.2%
111% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Drive Alone86.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Greenwood is $220,000, 22% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$220,000
22% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$604
48% below US avg
Rent Burden16.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.0%
Renter-Occupied12.0%
Housing Units375

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation3,173 ft (967 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density752/sq mi
Coordinates49.0998°N, 118.6856°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.5%
87% below US avg
High School+38.4%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density752/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Drive Alone86.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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