McBride, BC

British Columbia

McBride is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 588. Residents earn $56,800 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
588 Population 330/sq mi density
$56,800 Median Income $37,200 per capita
$230,000 Home Value
$628 Median Rent 13.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$56,800 median income, 17.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$230,000 home value, $628/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,800
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $230,000
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $628
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.2%
378% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.8%
35% higher than US avg

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

People

Population588
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density330/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

C
Median Income$56,800
Per Capita$37,200
Unemployment17.2%
Poverty16.8%
Commute19 min

Housing

A
Home Value$230,000
Rent$628
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units265
Rent Burden13.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,382 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+37.0%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute19 min

Is McBride a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, McBride receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. McBride has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in McBride is $56,800, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in McBride is $230,000, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.0% have completed high school.

McBride has a population of 588 with a density of 330 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.3%), with 8% Asian.

Population

588
Total Population
2021 Census
330
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

McBride vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.3%
10% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
94% below US avg
Other Languages12.8%

Social Characteristics

McBride vs U.S. Average

The median household income in McBride is $56,800, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: McBride vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,800
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.2%
378% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.8%
35% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.2 min
Drive Alone67.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.5%

Walkability

The median home value in McBride is $230,000, 18% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $628 (46% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$230,000
18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$628
46% below US avg
Rent Burden13.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.6%
Renter-Occupied26.4%
Housing Units265

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,382 ft (726 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density330/sq mi
Coordinates53.3000°N, 120.1693°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
82% below US avg
High School+37.0%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density330/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.2 min
Drive Alone67.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.5%

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