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Mission, BC
British Columbia · Abbotsford-Mission Metro
Mission is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 19. Residents earn $79,000 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
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How Mission Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Mission a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Mission receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Mission has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Mission is $79,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Mission is $560,468, making it a premium housing market at 99% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.6% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Mission experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Mission vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Mission vs U.S. Average
Income: Mission vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $79,000 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,000 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $635 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.4% |
| 189% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 54.6% |
| Public Transit | 15.2% |
| Work from Home | 30.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $560,468 |
| 99% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,072 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 17.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 17.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.4% |
| Housing Units | 175 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Mission vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1330°N, 122.3026°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | — | 43 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 119 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 53 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 94 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 143 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 8.4 in |
Mission has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.2") and August the driest (2.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.9% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 41.6% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 5.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 27.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 54.6% |
| Public Transit | 15.2% |
| Work from Home | 30.3% |
Schools in Mission
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Mission Secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Windebank Elementary | — | — | — | — |
| Christine Morrison Elementary | — | — | — | — |
| Mission Central Elementary | — | — | — | — |
| Matsqui Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| West Heights Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Fraserview Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dasmesh Punjabi School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mission
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praise 106.5 (US) | christian contemporary | MP3 64 kbps | |
| CIVL-FM 103.9 University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC | campus radio, university radio | MP3 | |
| CKKS-FM 107.5 "Sonic" Chilliwack, BC | modern rock, re-branding new format | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CHWK-FM 89.5 "JR Country" Chilliwack, BC | country | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Mission
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYNDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION | HISTORY MUSEUM | 3603543675 | $106,058 | |
| BLACK MOUNTAIN FORESTRY CENTER | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 3605991738 | ||
| Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame | ||||
| Aldergrove Community Archives & Telephone Museum | ||||
| Clayburn Schoolhouse Museum | ||||
| Gur Sikh Temple | ||||
| Heritage Gallery | ||||
| Joey's Playhouse | ||||
| Mennonite Heritage Museum | ||||
| Mission Museum | ||||
| Powerhouse at Stave Falls Visitor Centre | ||||
| Trethewey House |
Libraries in Mission
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVRL: Abbotsford Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Aldergrove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Clearbrook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Mission Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Mount Lehman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Mission Community Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Ray and Millie Silver Aboriginal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UFV Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mission
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford Farm & Country Market | |||||
| Abbotsford Flea Market | |||||
| Hop Loi Market and BBQ House | |||||
| Lynden Farmers Market | 4th and Grover Street at Centennial Park | 06/01/2019 to 09/28/2019 | Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Mission City Farmers’ Market |
Hotels in Mission
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mission
10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Mission
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Mission
4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Mission
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mission
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mission
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mission
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mission
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mission
8 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Mission
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Mission
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Kettle Wine & Beer | ||||
| Field House Brewing | ||||
| Locality Brewing | ||||
| Loudmouth Brewing | ||||
| Mission Springs Brewing | ||||
| North Fork The | Beer & Beverages, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Pizza, Restaurants, Italian, Pub Food | 6186 Mt Baker Hwy | 3605992337 | Visit |
| Old Abbey Ales | ||||
| Old Yale Brewing Co. | ||||
| Raven's Brewing | ||||
| Samson Estates Winery | Brewers, Wineries | 1861 Van Dyk Rd | 3609667787 | Visit |
Stadiums & Teams in Mission
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Mission
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Baker | 100.0 | 10 | 1,525 | $50 | November - May | — | Yes |
| Mt Seymour | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sasquatch Mountain Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Cell Towers in Mission
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 207 Washingon Avenue (59916) | MTOWER | 50 |
| 207 Washingon Avenue (59916) | MTOWER | 50 |
| 8976 Double Ditch Road (110278) | MTOWER | 38 |
| 8976 Double Ditch Road (110278) | MTOWER | 38 |
Superfund Sites Near Mission
5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHWEST PIPELINE GP SUMAS | 4738 JONES RD | WHATCOM |
| SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY | 1340 THOMPSON LANE | WHATCOM |
| SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY | 1340 THOMPSON LANE | WHATCOM |
| SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY | 1340 THOMPSON LANE | WHATCOM |
| SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY | 1340 THOMPSON LANE | WHATCOM |
Airports Near Mission
46 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford International Airport | YXX | Medium Airport |
| Bellingham International Airport | BLI | Medium Airport |
| Boundary Bay Airport | YDT | Medium Airport |
| Friday Harbor Airport | FRD | Medium Airport |
| Langley Airport | YLY | Medium Airport |
| Orcas Island Airport | ESD | Medium Airport |
| Pitt Meadows Regional Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Acme Field | — | Small Airport |
| Allan Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Anacortes Airport | OTS | Small Airport |
| Bayview Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Becker's Landing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Blakely Island Airport | BYW | Small Airport |
| Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone | — | Small Airport |
| Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Butler Field | — | Small Airport |
| Center Island Airport | CWS | Small Airport |
| Chilliwack Airport | YCW | Small Airport |
| Clam Harbor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Crane Island Airstrip | CKR | Small Airport |
| Crow Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cutty Field | — | Small Airport |
| Cypress Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Decatur /Jones/ Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Decatur Shores Airport | DTR | Small Airport |
| Delta Heritage Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Eliza Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Floathaven Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Langley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Friday West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Horse Fly Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Intergalactic Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Kendall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lopez Island Airport | LPS | Small Airport |
| Lynden Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Meadow Mist Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mears Field Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pretty Estates Resort Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Riverside Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shaw Island AIrport | — | Small Airport |
| Sinclair Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Skagit Regional Airport | MVW | Small Airport |
| Waldron Airstrip | WDN | Small Airport |
| West Wind Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wilding Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Windsock Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mission
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Matsqui | |
| Mission Hills | |
| Mission Main | |
| Stave Lake |
Treatment Centers in Mission
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Motionlab | ||
| Revive Rehab | ||
| Symbiosis Pediatric Therapy | ||
| Synergy Rehab | ||
| the Apollo Clinic | ||
| Worthington Pavilion |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mission
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethel Pentecostal Assembly | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Mission Sikh Temple | |
| New Heights Church | |
| Parkside Church |
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What is the population of Mission?
Mission has a population of 19 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 189 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.4% female and 53.5% male.
Is Mission expensive to live in?
The median household income is $79,000, 5% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $560,468 (99% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Mission safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Mission receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Mission?
Mission has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.3 inches.
How is the job market in Mission?
The job market in Mission faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $635. There are 1 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 30.3% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Mission?
The median home value in Mission is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 17.1%.
How are the schools in Mission?
5.9% of adults in Mission hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.6% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Mission?
The average commute in Mission is 27 minutes. 54.6% of workers drive alone to work, 15.2% use public transit, and 30.3% work from home.
What are the demographics of Mission?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Mission is 96.5% White, 1.8% Asian. 94.7% of residents speak only English at home.