Masset, BC

British Columbia

Masset is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 475. Residents earn $51,200 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
475 Population 390/sq mi density
$51,200 Median Income $24,400 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 12.7% income on rent
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$51,200 median income, 17.1% unemployment
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,200
32% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.1%
375% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 25.2%
103% higher than US avg

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

People

Population475
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

D
Median Income$51,200
Per Capita$24,400
Unemployment17.1%
Poverty25.2%
Commute20 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units195
Rent Burden12.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation30 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+28.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Masset a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Masset receives an overall livability score of 2.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Masset has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Masset is $51,200, 32% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 25.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.4% have completed high school.

Masset has a population of 475 with a density of 390 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

475
Total Population
2021 Census
390
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.8%
Female 44.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Masset vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.8%
22% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages4.2%

Social Characteristics

Masset vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Masset is $51,200, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Masset vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,200
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.1%
375% above US avg
Poverty Rate25.2%
103% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.9 min
Drive Alone76.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.7%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden12.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied51.3%
Renter-Occupied7.7%
Housing Units195

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density390/sq mi
Coordinates54.0114°N, 132.1471°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+28.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density390/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.9 min
Drive Alone76.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.7%

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