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Kootenay Boundary A, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,624 Population 18/sq mi density
$96,000 Median Income $56,400 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 7.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 283 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$96,000 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Kootenay Boundary A, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,000
28% above
$56,400 per capita
Home Value
$448,000
59% above
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
7.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
84% below
27.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
6.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
283 sunny days/yr

How Kootenay Boundary A Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
128%
Home Value
159%
Rent
64%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kootenay Boundary A a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kootenay Boundary A residents earn a median household income of $96,000 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,400. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kootenay Boundary A is $448,000 , 59% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $750/month, with 7.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.5% of adults in Kootenay Boundary A hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 27.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kootenay Boundary A has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,624
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

A
Median Income$96,000
Per Capita$56,400
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty6.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085

Housing

A
Home Value$448,000
Rent$750
Ownership90.7%
Housing Units695
Rent Burden7.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days283/yr
Rain29.5 in/yr
Elevation1,365 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+27.7%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute23 min