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Nanaimo A, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,481 Population 322/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $48,360 per capita
$685,000 Home Value
$1,260 Median Rent 13.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 8.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$685,000 home value, $1,260/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Nanaimo A, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,000
14% above
$48,360 per capita
Home Value
$685,000
143% above
Median Rent
$1,260/mo
8% above
13.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
34.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
8.7% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Nanaimo A Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
114%
Home Value
243%
Rent
108%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nanaimo A a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nanaimo A residents earn a median household income of $86,000 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,360. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 232 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nanaimo A is $685,000 , 143% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,260/month, with 13.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.4% of adults in Nanaimo A hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 34.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Nanaimo A has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,481
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density322/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

B+
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$48,360
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty8.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$930

Housing

C
Home Value$685,000
Rent$1,260
Ownership84.0%
Housing Units3,130
Rent Burden13.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation85 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+34.0%
Graduate+4.8%

Community

Commute25 min