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Lake Cowichan, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
3,325 Population 1,045/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $42,880 per capita
$472,000 Home Value
$980 Median Rent 16.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 185 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 9.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$472,000 home value, $980/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Cowichan, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,000
10% below
$42,880 per capita
Home Value
$472,000
67% above
Median Rent
$980/mo
16% below
16.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
34.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
11.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
185 sunny days/yr

How Lake Cowichan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
167%
Rent
84%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
250%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Cowichan a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Cowichan residents earn a median household income of $68,000 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,880. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 103 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Cowichan is $472,000 , 67% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $980/month, with 16.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.8% of adults in Lake Cowichan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 34.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lake Cowichan has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,325
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density1,045/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$42,880
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty11.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$825

Housing

C+
Home Value$472,000
Rent$980
Ownership84.9%
Housing Units1,490
Rent Burden16.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days185/yr
Rain87.1 in/yr
Elevation548 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+34.0%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

Commute31 min