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Keremeos, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,608 Population 1,990/sq mi density
$53,200 Median Income $37,520 per capita
$376,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$53,200 median income, 10.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$376,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Keremeos, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,200
29% below
$37,520 per capita
Home Value
$376,000
33% above
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
31.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
186% above
17.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
300 sunny days/yr

How Keremeos Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
133%
Rent
73%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
286%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Keremeos a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Keremeos residents earn a median household income of $53,200 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,520. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Keremeos is $376,000 , 33% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $850/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.1% of adults in Keremeos hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 31.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Keremeos has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,608
Median Age63.6 yrs
Density1,990/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,200
Per Capita$37,520
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty17.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$722

Housing

C+
Home Value$376,000
Rent$850
Ownership79.0%
Housing Units810
Rent Burden14.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation1,198 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+31.1%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute27 min