Harrison Hot Springs, BC

British Columbia

Harrison Hot Springs is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,905. Residents earn $74,000 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,905 Population 900/sq mi density
$74,000 Median Income $48,640 per capita
$685,000 Home Value
$1,040 Median Rent 20.5% income on rent
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$685,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,000
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $685,000
143% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.0%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,040
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

How Harrison Hot Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,905
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density900/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$48,640
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty10.0%
Commute30 min

Housing

F
Home Value$685,000
Rent$1,040
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units885
Rent Burden20.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation89 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+4.3%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Harrison Hot Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Harrison Hot Springs receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Harrison Hot Springs has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Harrison Hot Springs is $74,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Harrison Hot Springs is $685,000, making it a premium housing market at 143% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.

Harrison Hot Springs has a population of 1,905 with a density of 900 people per square mile. The median age is 57.2 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93%), with 5.4% Asian.

Population

1,905
Total Population
2021 Census
900
People / sq mi
57.2yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Harrison Hot Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.2%
6% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
86% below US avg
Other Languages15%

Social Characteristics

Harrison Hot Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Harrison Hot Springs is $74,000, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Harrison Hot Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,000
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$48,640

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.6 min
Drive Alone75.4%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home21.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Harrison Hot Springs is $685,000, 143% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,040 (11% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$685,000
143% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,040
11% below US avg
Rent Burden20.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.4%
Renter-Occupied18.6%
Housing Units885

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Harrison Hot Springs vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Harrison Hot Springs vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density900/sq mi
Coordinates49.2997°N, 121.7859°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.0%
62% below US avg
High School+33.3%
Graduate Degree+4.3%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density900/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.6 min
Drive Alone75.4%
Public Transit1.7%
Work from Home21.2%

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