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Kaslo, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,049 Population 903/sq mi density
$56,000 Median Income $36,600 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$860 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$56,000 median income, 9.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $860/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kaslo, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,000
25% below
$36,600 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
42% above
Median Rent
$860/mo
26% below
17.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
27.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
167% above
19.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Kaslo Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kaslo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
142%
Rent
74%
Poverty
153%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
267%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kaslo a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kaslo residents earn a median household income of $56,000 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,600. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kaslo is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $860/month, with 17.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

13.4% of adults in Kaslo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 27.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kaslo has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,049
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density903/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

C
Median Income$56,000
Per Capita$36,600
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty19.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$704

Housing

C+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$860
Ownership72.4%
Housing Units525
Rent Burden17.1%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation2,100 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+27.9%
Graduate+8.1%

Community

Commute19 min