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Nanaimo, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
99,863 Population 2,860/sq mi density
$75,500 Median Income $46,600 per capita
$600,000 Home Value
$1,250 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
51°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
3.3 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 8.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $1,250/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Nanaimo, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,500
0% below
$46,600 per capita
Home Value
$600,000
113% above
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
7% above
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
30.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
133% above
11.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Nanaimo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
213%
Rent
107%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
233%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nanaimo 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 residents earn a median household income of $75,500 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,600. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nanaimo is $600,000 , 113% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

14.7% of adults in Nanaimo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 30.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Nanaimo has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population99,863
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density2,860/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$75,500
Per Capita$46,600
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty11.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$896

Housing

C
Home Value$600,000
Rent$1,250
Ownership66.7%
Housing Units43,165
Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

C+
Property106/100K
Burglary15/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation72 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+30.5%
Graduate+6.9%

Community

Commute21 min

Did You Know?

21.5% work from home.