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McBride, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /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
34°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

McBride, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,800
24% below
$37,200 per capita
Home Value
$230,000
18% below
Median Rent
$628/mo
46% below
13.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
37.0% high school+
Unemployment
17.2%
378% above
16.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
34°F
270 sunny days/yr

How McBride Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows McBride's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
82%
Rent
54%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
478%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McBride a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McBride residents earn a median household income of $56,800 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,200. The unemployment rate stands at 17.2% (378% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McBride is $230,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $628/month, with 13.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.0% of adults in McBride hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 37.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

McBride has an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C
Median Income$56,800
Per Capita$37,200
Unemployment17.2%
Poverty16.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$715

Housing

A
Home Value$230,000
Rent$628
Ownership73.6%
Housing Units265
Rent Burden13.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp34°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.1 in/yr
Elevation2,382 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute19 min

Did You Know?

32.5% work from home.