New Hazelton, BC

British Columbia

New Hazelton is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 602. Residents earn $66,500 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
602 Population 64/sq mi density
$66,500 Median Income $40,600 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$665 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$66,500 median income, 16.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $665/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,500
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.8%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $665
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.9%
369% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.4%
24% higher than US avg

How New Hazelton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population602
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,500
Per Capita$40,600
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty15.4%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$665
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units280
Rent Burden14.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,033 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+32.0%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute19 min

Is New Hazelton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Hazelton receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. New Hazelton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in New Hazelton is $66,500, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Hazelton is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $665 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.0% have completed high school.

New Hazelton has a population of 602 with a density of 64 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.1%), with 2.4% Black.

Population

602
Total Population
2021 Census
64
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
9.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

New Hazelton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.0%
15% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages9.2%

Social Characteristics

New Hazelton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Hazelton is $66,500, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: New Hazelton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,500
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.9%
369% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.4%
24% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.8 min
Drive Alone78.3%
Public Transit6.5%
Work from Home8.7%

Walkability

The median home value in New Hazelton is $180,000, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $665 (43% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$665
43% below US avg
Rent Burden14.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.5%
Renter-Occupied35.7%
Housing Units280

Property Tax

Health Metrics: New Hazelton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: New Hazelton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.3 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates55.2464°N, 127.5923°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.8%
83% below US avg
High School+32.0%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density64/sq mi
Total Area9.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.8 min
Drive Alone78.3%
Public Transit6.5%
Work from Home8.7%

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