Invermere, BC

British Columbia

Invermere is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 3,917. Residents earn $84,000 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,917 Population 944/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $49,280 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$1,170 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $1,170/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,631 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+28.1%
Graduate+7.2%

Community

Commute17 min

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
944
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
4.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Invermere vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.6%
10% above US avg
Spanish3.1%
77% below US avg
Other Languages10.3%

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.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,280

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.2%
34% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.1 min
Drive Alone76.7%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home14.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Invermere is $448,000, 59% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,170 (1% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden19.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.5%
Renter-Occupied29.5%
Housing Units1,660

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,631 ft (802 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density944/sq mi
Coordinates50.5167°N, 116.0354°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.4%
54% below US avg
High School+28.1%
Graduate Degree+7.2%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density944/sq mi
Total Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.1 min
Drive Alone76.7%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home14.9%

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