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Mud Bay, BC
British Columbia
Mud Bay is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 222. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Mud Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
C+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Mud Bay a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Mud Bay receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Mud Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Mud Bay is $76,768, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Mud Bay 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 7.3x, 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
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Mud Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches, including 19.7 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Mud Bay vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Mud Bay vs U.S. Average
Income: Mud Bay vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $76,768 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,858 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $901 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
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 | 27.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 89 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Mud Bay 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 | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,018/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4663°N, 124.8028°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 46 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 77 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 137 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 159 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 9.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 9.8 in |
Mud Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 35°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (1.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2,018/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
Radio Stations near Mud Bay
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFCP 98.9 "Jet FM" Courtenay, BC | active rock | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CFPW 95.7 "Coast FM" Powell River, BC | classic hits | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CJAV-FM "The Peak 93.3" Port Alberni, BC | adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| The Lounge CHPQ-FM 99.9 Parksville | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CIBH 88.5 "The Beach" Parksville, BC | adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CHPQ-FM "The Lounge 99.9" Parksville, BC | adult standards, classic hits | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKLR-FM 97.3 "The Eagle" Courtenay, BC | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Mud Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberni Valley Museum | ||||
| Comox Air Force Museum | ||||
| Comox Archives & Museum | ||||
| Courtenay & District Museum | ||||
| Courtenay & District Museum & Palaeontology Centre | ||||
| Cumberland Museum & Archives | ||||
| Denman Island Museum & Archives | ||||
| Heritage Air Park | ||||
| HMCS Alberni Museum & Memorial | ||||
| Industrial Heritage Centre | ||||
| McLean Mill National Historic Site | ||||
| Port Alberni Maritime Discovery Centre | ||||
| Union Bay Museum at the Old Gaolhouse |
Libraries in Mud Bay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dora Drinkwater Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Bowser Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Comox Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Courtenay Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Cumberland Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Hornby Island Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Port Alberni Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Union Bay Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mud Bay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comox Valley Farmers' Market | |||||
| Comox Valley Farmers' Market | |||||
| Comox Valley Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Denman Island Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Naesgaard's Farm & Market | |||||
| Spirit Square Farmers’ Market |
Hotels in Mud Bay
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mud Bay
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mud Bay
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mud Bay
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Mud Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Brewing Company | ||||
| Alberni Brewing Co. | ||||
| Antidote Distilling Company | ||||
| Gladstone Brewery | ||||
| Land and Sea Brewery | ||||
| New Tradition Brewing | ||||
| RAD Brewing Company | ||||
| The Cumberland Brewing Company | ||||
| Twin City Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Mud Bay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Mud Bay
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Washington Alpine Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Mud Bay
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell River Airport | YBL | Medium Airport |
| Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox | YQQ | Medium Airport |
| Powell River Airport | YPW | Medium Airport |
| Qualicum Beach Airport | XQU | Medium Airport |
| Alberni Valley Regional Airport | YPB | Small Airport |
| Bamfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cortes Island (Hansen Airfield) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Courtenay Airpark | YCA | Small Airport |
| Smit Field | — | Small Airport |
| Texada Gillies Bay Airport | YGB | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mud Bay
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bowser |
Treatment Centers in Mud Bay
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Comox Valley Recovery Centre |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Mud Bay
What is the population of Mud Bay?
Mud Bay has a population of 222 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 2,018 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is Mud Bay expensive to live in?
The median household income is $76,768, 2% 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 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Mud Bay safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Mud Bay receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Mud Bay?
Mud Bay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.0 inches, with 19.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Mud Bay?
The unemployment rate in Mud Bay is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $901. There are 7 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 22.1% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Mud Bay?
The median home value in Mud Bay is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Mud Bay?
32.9% of adults in Mud Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Mud Bay?
The average commute in Mud Bay is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, 2.3% use public transit, and 22.1% work from home.
What are the demographics of Mud Bay?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Mud Bay is 93.4% White, 4.5% Asian. 87.8% of residents speak only English at home.