Median Income
$84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value
$448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
15.4%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,170
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment
5.9%
64% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
8.2%
34% lower than US avg
How Invermere Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,917
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density944/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
B+
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$49,280
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty8.2%
Commute17 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$448,000
Rent$1,170
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,660
Rent Burden19.1%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,631 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+28.1%
Graduate+7.2%
Is Invermere a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Invermere receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Invermere offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Invermere is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Invermere is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.1% have completed high school.
Invermere has a population of 3,917 with a density of 944 people per square mile. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%), with 4.1% Asian.
Population
3,917
Total Population
2021 Census
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Invermere vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.6% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 10.3% |
Social Characteristics
Invermere vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Invermere is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.
Income: Invermere vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $84,000 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $49,280 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 14.9% |
The median home value in Invermere is $448,000, 59% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,170 (1% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $448,000 |
| 59% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,170 |
| 1% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 19.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 70.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,660 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Invermere vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Invermere vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,631 ft (802 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 944/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5167°N, 116.0354°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |