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Kootenay Boundary B / Lower Columbia-Old-Glory, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,422 Population 5/sq mi density
$83,000 Median Income $53,500 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$970 Median Rent 9.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 283 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$83,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $970/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kootenay Boundary B / Lower Columbia-Old-Glory, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,000
10% above
$53,500 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
42% above
Median Rent
$970/mo
17% below
9.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
24.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
8.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
283 sunny days/yr

How Kootenay Boundary B / Lower Columbia-Old-Glory Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kootenay Boundary B / Lower Columbia-Old-Glory's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
110%
Home Value
142%
Rent
83%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
244%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kootenay Boundary B / Lower Columbia-Old-Glory a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kootenay Boundary B / Lower Columbia-Old-Glory residents earn a median household income of $83,000 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,500. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kootenay Boundary B / Lower Columbia-Old-Glory is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $970/month, with 9.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.0% of adults in Kootenay Boundary B / Lower Columbia-Old-Glory hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 24.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kootenay Boundary B / Lower Columbia-Old-Glory has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,422
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

B+
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$53,500
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty8.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029

Housing

B+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$970
Ownership95.5%
Housing Units665
Rent Burden9.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days283/yr
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation1,385 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+24.0%
Graduate+1.2%

Community

Commute23 min