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Nisga'a, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,794 Population 2/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $36,800 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
32°F Avg Temperature 211 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
$81,000 median income, 19.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Nisga'a, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,000
8% above
$36,800 per capita
Home Value
$560,468
99% above
Median Rent
$1,072/mo
8% below
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
30.8% high school+
Unemployment
19.2%
433% above
19.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
32°F
211 sunny days/yr

How Nisga'a Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
199%
Rent
92%
Poverty
153%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
533%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nisga'a 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

Nisga'a residents earn a median household income of $81,000 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,800. The unemployment rate stands at 19.2% (433% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nisga'a is $560,468 , 99% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,072/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.4% of adults in Nisga'a hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 30.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Nisga'a has an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,794
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%

Economy

C+
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$36,800
Unemployment19.2%
Poverty19.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$708

Housing

C+
Home Value$560,468
Rent$1,072
Ownership53.9%
Housing Units575
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp32°F
Sunny Days211/yr
Rain68.7 in/yr
Elevation4,606 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+30.8%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute20 min