Median Income
$90,000
20% higher than US avg
Violent Crime
120/100K
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.7%
71% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.0%
122% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
8.5%
31% lower than US avg
How Kamloops Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,915
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
B+
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$59,600
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty8.5%
Commute21 min
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,705
Rent Burden19.0%
Crime
F
Violent120/100K
Property135/100K
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,358 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+31.2%
Graduate+6.4%
Is Kamloops a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Kamloops receives an overall livability score of 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Kamloops has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Kamloops is $90,000, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Safety & Crime
Kamloops is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 120 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 135 per 100,000, 93% below the national average.
Education
9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.2% have completed high school.
Kamloops has a population of 3,915 with a density of 74 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%), with 4.5% Asian.
Population
3,915
Total Population
2021 Census
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.2% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 6.1% |
The median household income in Kamloops is $90,000, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $90,000 |
| 20% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $59,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.0% |
| 122% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 23.7% |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 85.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,705 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Kamloops vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Kamloops has a violent crime rate of 120 per 100,000 residents, 68% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 135 per 100,000 (93% below US avg).
Crime Rates: Kamloops vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 120.4/100K |
| 68% below US avg |
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Property Crime
| Total Property | 134.8/100K |
| 93% below US avg |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,358 ft (414 m) |
| Area | 52.8 sq mi (136.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6665°N, 120.3192°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |