Lumby, BC

British Columbia

Lumby is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 2,063. Residents earn $77,000 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,063 Population 901/sq mi density
$77,000 Median Income $44,480 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$820 Median Rent 15.6% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$77,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $820/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,000
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.8%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $820
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.8%
144% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.5%
17% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,063
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density901/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$44,480
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty14.5%
Commute30 min

Housing

B
Home Value$448,000
Rent$820
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units835
Rent Burden15.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,640 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+34.1%
Graduate+0.9%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Lumby a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lumby receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Lumby has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lumby is $77,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lumby is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $820 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.1% have completed high school.

Lumby has a population of 2,063 with a density of 901 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%), with 3% Asian.

Population

2,063
Total Population
2021 Census
901
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Lumby vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.2%
19% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg
Other Languages5.3%

Social Characteristics

Lumby vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lumby is $77,000, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Lumby vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,000
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,480

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Drive Alone79.3%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home10.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Lumby is $448,000, 59% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $820 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$448,000
59% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$820
29% below US avg
Rent Burden15.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.8%
Renter-Occupied16.2%
Housing Units835

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Lumby vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Lumby vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,640 ft (500 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density901/sq mi
Coordinates50.2498°N, 118.9690°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.8%
83% below US avg
High School+34.1%
Graduate Degree+0.9%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density901/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Drive Alone79.3%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home10.7%

Nearby Cities

Compare Lumby with another city: