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Nanaimo B, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
4,500 Population 201/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $45,040 per capita
$576,000 Home Value
$930 Median Rent 15.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 8.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$576,000 home value, $930/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Nanaimo B, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,400
20% below
$45,040 per capita
Home Value
$576,000
104% above
Median Rent
$930/mo
20% below
15.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
23.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
17.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Nanaimo B Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
204%
Rent
80%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nanaimo B a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nanaimo B residents earn a median household income of $60,400 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,040. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 140 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nanaimo B is $576,000 , 104% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $930/month, with 15.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

20.3% of adults in Nanaimo B hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 23.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Nanaimo B 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

Population4,500
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density201/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$45,040
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty17.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$866

Housing

F
Home Value$576,000
Rent$930
Ownership88.6%
Housing Units2,375
Rent Burden15.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation79 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+23.4%
Graduate+14.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Did You Know?

58.1% work from home.