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Myrtle Point, BC

British Columbia

Myrtle Point is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 537. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
537 Population 48/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,768
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $560,468
99% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,072
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.1%
14% higher than US avg

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

People

Population537
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,768
Per Capita$46,858
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty14.1%
Commute25 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$560,468
Rent$1,072
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units215
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Myrtle Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Myrtle Point receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Myrtle Point offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Myrtle Point 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 Myrtle Point 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

Myrtle Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.

Myrtle Point has a population of 537 with a density of 48 people per square mile, spread across 11.2 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 4.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.8% of residents.

Population

537
Total Population
48
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
11.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Myrtle Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.8%
12% above US avg
Spanish 1.4%
90% below US avg
Other Languages 10.8%

Social Characteristics

Myrtle Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Myrtle Point is $76,768, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,858 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $901, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 17 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 22.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Myrtle Point 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

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.1%
14% above US avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home22.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Myrtle Point is $560,468, 99% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,072 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 215 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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 Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units215

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Myrtle Point receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Myrtle Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area11.2 sq mi (28.9 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates49.7981°N, 124.4816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.56"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 1, 2025.

Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 68 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 109 km
Aug 1, 2000 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M4.6 124 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 148 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 88 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 127 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 117 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 43 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 130 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 90 km
Jun 19, 2017 21 km SSW of Vernon, Canada M3.9 145 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 125 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 103 km
Feb 18, 2017 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada M3.9 109 km
Sep 5, 2017 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada M3.8 113 km
Oct 4, 2024 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada M3.6 114 km
Aug 17, 2011 37 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M3.5 116 km
Nov 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Point Roberts, Washington M3.4 142 km
Feb 15, 2015 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada M3.4 65 km
Jun 13, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M3.4 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 32 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m — 66 km
2020 ELLIOT CREEK, BC Meteorological — — 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 93 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 106 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 107 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 116 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 6.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.7 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 7.6 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 6.4 in

Myrtle Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 38°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (1.6").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.3% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density48/sq mi
Total Area11.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home22.1%

Radio Stations near Myrtle Point

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFPW 95.7 "Coast FM" Powell River, BC classic hits AAC+ 57 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

Museums in Myrtle Point

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Forestry Building
qathet Museum and Archives Society
Texada Island Museum
Townsite Heritage Society

Libraries in Myrtle Point

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Powell River Public Library0.0

Hotels in Myrtle Point

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beach Gardens Resort & Marina

Gas Stations in Myrtle Point

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Thunder Bay Store
Vanderkemp Sales And Services

Gyms in Myrtle Point

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Better Bodies Gym

Breweries in Myrtle Point

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Townsite Brewing

Airports Near Myrtle Point

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comox Valley International Airport / CFB ComoxYQQMedium Airport
Nanaimo AirportYCDMedium Airport
Powell River AirportYPWMedium Airport
Qualicum Beach AirportXQUMedium Airport
Alberni Valley Regional AirportYPBSmall Airport
Cortes Island (Hansen Airfield) Airport—Small Airport
Courtenay AirparkYCASmall Airport
Moh Creek Airport—Small Airport
Smit Field—Small Airport
Stuart Island AirstripYRRSmall Airport
Texada Gillies Bay AirportYGBSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Myrtle Point

What is the population of Myrtle Point?

Myrtle Point has a population of 537 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 11.2 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 Myrtle Point 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 Myrtle Point safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Myrtle Point receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Myrtle Point?

Myrtle Point has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.5 inches.

How is the job market in Myrtle Point?

The unemployment rate in Myrtle Point 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 17 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 Myrtle Point?

The median home value in Myrtle Point is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Myrtle Point?

32.9% of adults in Myrtle Point 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 Myrtle Point?

The average commute in Myrtle Point 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 Myrtle Point?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Myrtle Point is 93.4% White, 4.5% Asian. 87.8% of residents speak only English at home.

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