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Langdale, BC
British Columbia · Vancouver Metro
Langdale is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 2,407. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
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How Langdale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
C+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Langdale a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Langdale receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Langdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Langdale is $76,768, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Langdale is $560,468, making it a premium housing market at 99% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Langdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.7 inches.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Langdale vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Langdale vs U.S. Average
Income: Langdale vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $76,768 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,858 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $901 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 75 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $560,468 |
| 99% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,072 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 963 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Langdale vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 147.0 sq mi (380.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4339°N, 123.4798°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | — | 106 km |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 115 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 149 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 58 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 133 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 142 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 9.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 7.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 9.6 in |
Langdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 37°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.5") and July the driest (2.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Total Area | 147.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
Radio Stations near Langdale
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80's New Wave Radio | 80's, alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Music Pacific (Vancouver) MP3 Stream | blues, classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Vancouver, BC (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJVB-AM 1470 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC | multicultural, multilingual | AAC 50 kbps | |
| CHKG-FM 96.1 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC | multicultural, multilingual | AAC 50 kbps | |
| CKAY 91.7 "Coast FM" Nanaimo, BC | hits, nanaimo | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| SHER E PUNJAB AM 600 | abbotsford, punjab | AAC 96 kbps | |
| CIWV-FM "Wave 98.3" Vancouver, BC | smooth jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJJR 93.7 "JR Country" Vancouver, BC | country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CHLG-FM 104.3 "The Breeze" - Vancouver, BC | new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary | AAC 132 kbps | |
| CITR - University of British Columbia | campus radio, eclectic | AAC | |
| Ritmo X99 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emily.ca - Emily Carr University of Art & Design - Vancouver, BC | campus radio, student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La Bonita X101 | 2000s, 60s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CJNY-FM 106.3 "The Journey" Vancouver, BC | classic hits, community radio | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Langdale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaty Biodiversity Museum | ||||
| Bowen Island Historians Museum and Archive | ||||
| Chapman Creek Hatchery | ||||
| Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre | ||||
| Museum of Anthropology | ||||
| Pacific Museum of Earth | ||||
| Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives |
Libraries in Langdale
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowen Island Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Computer Science Reading Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Gibsons & District Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Irving K. Barber Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Roberts Creek Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walter C. Koerner Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodward Library | 0.0 | |||||
| X̱wi7x̱wa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Langdale
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Farm | |||||
| Pier 17 Market | |||||
| The Gibsons Public Market | |||||
| UBC Farm Market | |||||
| UBC Farm Market |
Cafes in Langdale
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Langdale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibsons Tapworks | ||||
| Persephone Brewing | ||||
| Riley's Cidery | ||||
| The 101 Brewhouse + Distillery | ||||
| Wilson Creek UBrew |
Stadiums & Teams in Langdale
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Langdale
7 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Seymour | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grouse Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cypress Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dakota Ridge Recreation Site | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Whistler Blackcomb | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Blackcomb Tube Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Old Blackcomb Halfpipe | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Langdale
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | Large Airport |
| Boundary Bay Airport | YDT | Medium Airport |
| Nanaimo Airport | YCD | Medium Airport |
| Orcas Island Airport | ESD | Medium Airport |
| Delta Heritage Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Duncan Airport | DUQ | Small Airport |
| Intergalactic Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Long Harbour Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Point Roberts Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sechelt-Gibsons Airport | YHS | Small Airport |
| Squamish Airport | YSE | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Waldron Airstrip | WDN | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Langdale?
Langdale has a population of 2,407 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 147.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is Langdale expensive to live in?
The median household income is $76,768, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $560,468 (99% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Langdale safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Langdale receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Langdale?
Langdale has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.7 inches.
How is the job market in Langdale?
The unemployment rate in Langdale is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $901. There are 75 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 22.1% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Langdale?
The median home value in Langdale is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Langdale?
32.9% of adults in Langdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Langdale?
The average commute in Langdale is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, 2.3% use public transit, and 22.1% work from home.
What are the demographics of Langdale?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Langdale is 93.4% White, 4.5% Asian. 87.8% of residents speak only English at home.