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%
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+29.3%
Graduate+8.9%
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
Race & Ethnicity
Metchosin vs U.S. Average
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.
Income
| Median HH Income | $104,000 |
| 38% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 82.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,860 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Metchosin vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Metchosin vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 26.9 sq mi (69.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3829°N, 123.5359°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |