Metchosin, BC

British Columbia

Metchosin is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 5,067. Residents earn $104,000 per year, which is 38% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,067 Population 189/sq mi density
$104,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$104,000 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $104,000
38% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.5%
60% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.5%
53% higher than US avg

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

People

Population5,067
Median AgeN/A
Density189/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

A
Median Income$104,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment5.5%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,860
Rent Burden20.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+29.3%
Graduate+8.9%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Metchosin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Metchosin receives an overall livability score of 3.1 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. Metchosin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Metchosin is $104,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Metchosin among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%.

Education

13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.3% have completed high school.

Metchosin has a population of 5,067 with a density of 189 people per square mile.

Population

5,067
Total Population
2021 Census
189
People / sq mi
26.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Metchosin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Metchosin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Metchosin is $104,000, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Metchosin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$104,000
38% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden20.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.0%
Renter-Occupied17.7%
Housing Units1,860

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area26.9 sq mi (69.6 km²)
Population Density189/sq mi
Coordinates48.3829°N, 123.5359°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.5%
60% below US avg
High School+29.3%
Graduate Degree+8.9%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density189/sq mi
Total Area26.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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