Kimberley, BC

British Columbia

Kimberley is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 8,115. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
8,115 Population 347/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
$990 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$990/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,000
8% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.4%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $990
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg

How Kimberley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,115
Median AgeN/A
Density347/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment7.7%
PovertyN/A
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$990
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,595
Rent Burden12.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+30.0%
Graduate+6.9%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Kimberley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kimberley receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Kimberley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kimberley is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $990 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.0% have completed high school.

Kimberley has a population of 8,115 with a density of 347 people per square mile. The city is predominantly White (97%), with 2.3% Asian.

Population

8,115
Total Population
2021 Census
347
People / sq mi
23.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Kimberley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.7%
18% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg
Other Languages5.4%

Social Characteristics

Kimberley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kimberley is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Kimberley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Drive Alone78.3%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home19.3%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $990 (15% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$990
15% below US avg
Rent Burden12.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.3%
Renter-Occupied21.8%
Housing Units3,595

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area23.4 sq mi (60.5 km²)
Population Density347/sq mi
Coordinates49.6707°N, 115.9776°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.4%
57% below US avg
High School+30.0%
Graduate Degree+6.9%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density347/sq mi
Total Area23.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Drive Alone78.3%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home19.3%

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