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Kitimat, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
Kitimat, BC
At a Glance
How Kitimat Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kitimat's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kitimat a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kitimat residents earn a median household income of $103,000 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,650. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 255 business establishments.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kitimat is $348,000 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 11.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Education
8.8% of adults in Kitimat hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 35.8% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Kitimat has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 93.2 inches.