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Oyster River, BC
British Columbia
Oyster River is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,500. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Oyster River Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
C+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Oyster River a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Oyster River receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Oyster River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Oyster River 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 Oyster River 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
Oyster River experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Oyster River vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Oyster River vs U.S. Average
Income: Oyster River 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
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 46 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
Walkability
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 Burden | 27.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 600 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Oyster River vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,000/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8667°N, 125.1333°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 15 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | - | 27 km |
| 2020 | ELLIOT CREEK, BC | Meteorological | - | - | 128 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 144 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 153 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Silverthrone | Caldera | 3,160 m (10,367 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 7.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 8.8 in |
Oyster River has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 5,000/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
Colleges & Universities in Oyster River
| Institution | Type | Enrollment | Acceptance | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Community College - Spirit Square Campus | - | - | - | - | - |
Schools in Oyster River
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canine Conduct | - | - | - | - |
| Oyster River Elementary | - | - | - | - |
| Miracle Beach Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Oyster River
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFCP 98.9 "Jet FM" Courtenay, BC | active rock | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CKLR-FM 97.3 "The Eagle" Courtenay, BC | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CIQC-FM "99.7 The River" Campbell River, BC | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| Coast FM | cornwall, pasty | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Spirit FM | christian music | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Dream 102.9 FM | - | UNKNOWN | |
| DREAM 102.9 FM (US) | worldbeat | UNKNOWN |
Museums in Oyster River
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comox Air Force Museum | ||||
| Comox Archives & Museum | ||||
| Courtenay & District Museum | ||||
| Courtenay & District Museum & Palaeontology Centre | ||||
| Cumberland Museum & Archives | ||||
| Haig-Brown Heritage House | ||||
| Heritage Air Park | ||||
| HMCS Alberni Museum & Memorial | ||||
| Maritime Heritage Centre | ||||
| Museum & Archives | ||||
| Museum at Campbell River | ||||
| Nuyumbalees Cultural Center | ||||
| Wild Cortes |
Libraries in Oyster River
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIRL: Campbell River Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Comox Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Cortes Island Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Courtenay Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Cumberland Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Quadra Island Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Oyster River
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell River Farmers Market | |||||
| Comox Valley Farmers' Market | |||||
| Comox Valley Farmers' Market | |||||
| Comox Valley Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Quadra Island Farmers Market & Bazaar |
Hotels in Oyster River
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Oyster River
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Oyster River
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Oyster River
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Oyster River
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Oyster River
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Oyster River
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Oyster River
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Oyster River
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Brewing Company | ||||
| Beach Fire Brewery | ||||
| Beach Fire Brewing Company | ||||
| Gladstone Brewery | ||||
| Land and Sea Brewery | ||||
| New Tradition Brewing | ||||
| RAD Brewing Company | ||||
| The Cumberland Brewing Company |
Ski Resorts Near Oyster River
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Washington Alpine Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Oyster River
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell River Airport | YBL | Medium Airport |
| Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox | YQQ | Medium Airport |
| Powell River Airport | YPW | Medium Airport |
| Qualicum Beach Airport | XQU | Medium Airport |
| Alberni Valley Regional Airport | YPB | Small Airport |
| Cortes Island (Hansen Airfield) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Courtenay Airpark | YCA | Small Airport |
| Moh Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Smit Field | - | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island Airstrip | YRR | Small Airport |
| Texada Gillies Bay Airport | YGB | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Oyster River
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Black Creek | |
| Merville |
Treatment Centers in Oyster River
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Comox Valley Recovery Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Oyster River
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Black Creek Community Church | |
| Living Waters Fellowship | |
| Merville Mennonite Church | |
| United Mennonite Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Oyster River
What is the population of Oyster River?
Oyster River has a population of 1,500 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 5,000 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 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 Oyster River 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 Oyster River safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Oyster River receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Oyster River?
Oyster River has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.3 inches.
How is the job market in Oyster River?
The unemployment rate in Oyster River 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 46 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 Oyster River?
The median home value in Oyster River is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Oyster River?
32.9% of adults in Oyster River 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 Oyster River?
The average commute in Oyster River 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 Oyster River?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Oyster River is 93.4% White, 4.5% Asian. 87.8% of residents speak only English at home.