Median Income
$140,000
86% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
24.7%
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.1%
69% higher than US avg
How Lions Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,390
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density1,422/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Economy
A
Median Income$140,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment6.1%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units510
Rent Burden20.8%
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+23.1%
Graduate+18.9%
Is Lions Bay a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Lions Bay receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Lions Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Lions Bay is $140,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 86% above $75,149. This places Lions Bay among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%.
Education
24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.1% have completed high school.
Lions Bay has a population of 1,390 with a density of 1,422 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9.
Population
1,390
Total Population
2021 Census
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Lions Bay vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 76.3% |
| 3% below US avg |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 21.9% |
Social Characteristics
Lions Bay vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Lions Bay is $140,000, which is 86% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income: Lions Bay vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $140,000 |
| 86% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above US avg |
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Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 87.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.8% |
| Housing Units | 510 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Lions Bay vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Lions Bay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,422/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4522°N, 123.2376°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |