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Metro Vancouver A, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
18,612 Population 59/sq mi density
$63,600 Median Income $55,550 per capita
$1,100,000 Home Value
$2,060 Median Rent 55.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 211 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$63,600 median income, 12.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,100,000 home value, $2,060/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Metro Vancouver A, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,600
15% below
$55,550 per capita
Home Value
$1,100,000
290% above
Median Rent
$2,060/mo
77% above
55.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
16% below
23.6% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
244% above
30.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
211 sunny days/yr

How Metro Vancouver A Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
390%
Rent
177%
Poverty
242%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
344%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Metro Vancouver A a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Metro Vancouver A residents earn a median household income of $63,600 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,550. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 577 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Metro Vancouver A is $1,100,000 , 290% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $2,060/month, with 55.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

28.3% of adults in Metro Vancouver A hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 23.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Metro Vancouver A has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 116.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population18,612
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

D
Median Income$63,600
Per Capita$55,550
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty30.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

F
Home Value$1,100,000
Rent$2,060
Ownership42.8%
Housing Units7,670
Rent Burden55.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days211/yr
Rain116.3 in/yr
Elevation308 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+23.6%
Graduate+30.6%

Community

Commute29 min

Did You Know?

17.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
103.2% work from home.