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Northern Rockies, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,947 Population 0/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $58,950 per capita
$164,000 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,000 home value, $700/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Northern Rockies, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,000
12% above
$58,950 per capita
Home Value
$164,000
42% below
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
13.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
31.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
11.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
31°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Northern Rockies Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
112%
Home Value
58%
Rent
60%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
258%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Northern Rockies a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Northern Rockies residents earn a median household income of $84,000 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,950. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Northern Rockies is $164,000 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $700/month, with 13.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.0% of adults in Northern Rockies hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 31.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Northern Rockies has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average -5°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,947
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$58,950
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty11.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,134

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,000
Rent$700
Ownership68.9%
Housing Units1,690
Rent Burden13.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp31°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain18.5 in/yr
Elevation1,250 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+31.7%
Graduate+2.8%

Community

Commute16 min