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Old Massett, BC

British Columbia

Old Massett is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 107. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
107 Population 88/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 222 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,768
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $560,468
99% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,072
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.1%
14% higher than US avg

How Old Massett Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population107
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,768
Per Capita$46,858
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty14.1%
Commute25 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$560,468
Rent$1,072
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units43
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain62.6 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Old Massett a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Old Massett receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Old Massett offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Old Massett is $76,768, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Old Massett is $560,468, making it a premium housing market at 99% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Old Massett experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.6 inches.

Old Massett has a population of 107 with a density of 88 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 4.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.8% of residents.

Population

107
Total Population
88
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Old Massett vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.8%
12% above US avg
Spanish 1.4%
90% below US avg
Other Languages 10.8%

Social Characteristics

Old Massett vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Old Massett is $76,768, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,858 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $901, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 3 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 22.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Old Massett vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,768
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,858
Avg Weekly Wage$901

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.1%
14% above US avg
Establishments (County)3

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home22.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Old Massett is $560,468, 99% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,072 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 43 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$560,468
99% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,072
8% below US avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units43

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Old Massett receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Old Massett vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Old Massett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates54.0403°N, 132.1893°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.6"
65% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M3.7 on Sep 21, 2024.

Oct 28, 2012 206 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada M7.8 139 km
Feb 17, 2001 151 km SSW of Hydaburg, Alaska M6.2 94 km
Oct 28, 2012 226 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada M5.4 138 km
Jan 12, 1990 85 km WSW of Prince Rupert, Canada M5.3 53 km
Nov 13, 2012 212 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada M5.1 149 km
Sep 5, 2002 139 km SSW of Hydaburg, Alaska M5.1 104 km
Oct 28, 2012 223 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada M5.1 146 km
Oct 28, 2012 226 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada M4.9 143 km
Oct 28, 2012 204 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada M4.9 127 km
Oct 28, 2012 198 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada M4.8 121 km
Feb 17, 2001 161 km SSW of Hydaburg, Alaska M4.7 90 km
Oct 28, 2012 226 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada M4.7 147 km
Oct 28, 2012 220 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada M4.7 149 km
Nov 13, 2012 225 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada M4.7 139 km
Oct 28, 2012 225 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada M4.7 141 km
Jun 10, 1990 197 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada M4.6 137 km
Dec 6, 2012 199 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada M4.6 116 km
Dec 16, 2012 209 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada M4.6 145 km
Nov 30, 2012 205 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada M4.5 117 km
Oct 28, 2012 228 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada M4.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 BRITISH COLUMBIA Earthquake 13.0 m 1 139 km
1963 GRAHAM ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA Unknown 5.5 m 1 6 km
1949 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.6 m 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. Volcanic field 50 m (164 ft) Unknown 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 6.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 5.0 in
March 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in
April 42°F (6°C) 4.5 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
July 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 8.2 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 8.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 7.5 in

Old Massett has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 36°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (2.9").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.3% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density88/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home22.1%

Schools in Old Massett

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chief Matthews Elementary
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Museums in Old Massett

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum

Libraries in Old Massett

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
VIRL: Masset Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Old Massett

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Masset Farmers’ Market
Masset Market Collective

Cafes in Old Massett

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HaiCo

Clinics in Old Massett

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Niislaa Naay

Airports Near Old Massett

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Masset AirportZMTMedium Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Massett

What is the population of Old Massett?

Old Massett has a population of 107 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 88 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Old Massett expensive to live in?

The median household income is $76,768, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $560,468 (99% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Old Massett safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Old Massett receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Old Massett?

Old Massett has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.6 inches.

How is the job market in Old Massett?

The unemployment rate in Old Massett is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $901. There are 3 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 22.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Old Massett?

The median home value in Old Massett is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Old Massett?

32.9% of adults in Old Massett hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Old Massett?

The average commute in Old Massett is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, 2.3% use public transit, and 22.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Old Massett?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Old Massett is 93.4% White, 4.5% Asian. 87.8% of residents speak only English at home.

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