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Lake Country, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,817 Population 335/sq mi density
$98,000 Median Income $63,000 per capita
$800,000 Home Value
$1,400 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 272 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$98,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$800,000 home value, $1,400/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Country, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,000
30% above
$63,000 per capita
Home Value
$800,000
184% above
Median Rent
$1,400/mo
20% above
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
30.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
8.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
272 sunny days/yr

How Lake Country Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
130%
Home Value
284%
Rent
120%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Country a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Country residents earn a median household income of $98,000 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,000. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 490 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Country is $800,000 , 184% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,400/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

14.4% of adults in Lake Country hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 30.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lake Country has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15,817
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density335/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

A
Median Income$98,000
Per Capita$63,000
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty8.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,212

Housing

C
Home Value$800,000
Rent$1,400
Ownership78.5%
Housing Units6,205
Rent Burden23.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days272/yr
Rain13.3 in/yr
Elevation1,417 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+30.6%
Graduate+5.3%

Community

Commute25 min

Did You Know?

27.3% work from home.