Median Income
$53,200
29% lower than US avg
Home Value
$376,000
33% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.3%
186% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
17.8%
44% higher than US avg
How Keremeos Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,608
Median Age63.6 yrs
Density1,990/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
C
Median Income$53,200
Per Capita$37,520
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty17.8%
Commute27 min
Housing
C+
Home Value$376,000
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units810
Rent Burden14.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,198 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+31.1%
Graduate+1.5%
Is Keremeos a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Keremeos receives an overall livability score of 2.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Keremeos has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Keremeos is $53,200, 29% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Keremeos is $376,000, 33% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Education
7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.1% have completed high school.
Keremeos has a population of 1,608 with a density of 1,990 people per square mile. The median age is 63.6 years, 63% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.9%), with 3.4% Asian.
Population
1,608
Total Population
2021 Census
63.6yrs
Median Age
63% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.8% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 9.3% |
The median household income in Keremeos is $53,200, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $53,200 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,520 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.3% |
| 186% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% |
| 44% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
The median home value in Keremeos is $376,000, 33% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $376,000 |
| 33% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 79.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.0% |
| Housing Units | 810 |
Property Tax
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Healthcare Access
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Crime Rates: Keremeos vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,990/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1998°N, 119.8357°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |