Oliver, BC

British Columbia

Oliver is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 5,094. Residents earn $68,500 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
5,094 Population 2,403/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 8.2% unemployment
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,500
9% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.2%
128% higher than US avg

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

People

Population5,094
Median AgeN/A
Density2,403/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,500
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment8.2%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,315
Rent Burden17.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,017 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+33.1%
Graduate+5.0%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Oliver a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oliver receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Oliver has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oliver is $68,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.1% have completed high school.

Oliver has a population of 5,094 with a density of 2,403 people per square mile.

Population

5,094
Total Population
2021 Census
2,403
People / sq mi
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Oliver vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Oliver vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oliver is $68,500, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Oliver vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,500
9% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden17.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.0%
Renter-Occupied21.8%
Housing Units2,315

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Oliver vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density2,403/sq mi
Coordinates49.1831°N, 119.5524°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.3%
75% below US avg
High School+33.1%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,403/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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