Langford, BC

British Columbia

Langford is a mid-size city in British Columbia with a population of 46,584. Residents earn $93,000 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
46,584 Population 2,912/sq mi density
$93,000 Median Income $51,550 per capita
$730,000 Home Value
$1,600 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$93,000 median income, 6.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$730,000 home value, $1,600/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,000
24% higher than US avg
Home Value $730,000
159% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.1%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,600
38% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.2%
72% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.8%
45% lower than US avg

How Langford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population46,584
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density2,912/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

A
Median Income$93,000
Per Capita$51,550
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty6.8%
Commute25 min

Housing

C
Home Value$730,000
Rent$1,600
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units19,050
Rent Burden25.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation262 ft (80 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+32.3%
Graduate+5.9%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Langford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Langford receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Langford has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Langford is $93,000, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Langford is $730,000, making it a premium housing market at 159% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,600 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Langford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches, including 20.6 inches of snow.

Langford has a population of 46,584 with a density of 2,912 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.4%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, 12% Asian.

Population

46,584
Total Population
2021 Census
2,912
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
16.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Langford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.3%
6% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg
Other Languages15.1%

Social Characteristics

Langford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Langford is $93,000, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Langford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,000
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,550

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.8%
45% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.7 min
Drive Alone78.1%
Public Transit5.1%
Work from Home29.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Langford is $730,000, 159% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,600 (38% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$730,000
159% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,600
38% above US avg
Rent Burden25.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.7%
Renter-Occupied35.3%
Housing Units19,050

Property Tax

Langford has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.6 inches.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.6 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall20.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area16.0 sq mi (41.4 km²)
Population Density2,912/sq mi
Coordinates48.4496°N, 123.5026°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.1%
52% below US avg
High School+32.3%
Graduate Degree+5.9%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,912/sq mi
Total Area16.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.7 min
Drive Alone78.1%
Public Transit5.1%
Work from Home29.2%

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