Median Income
$66,500
12% lower than US avg
Home Value
$600,000
113% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,300
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment
6.8%
89% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.4%
8% lower than US avg
How Parksville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population13,642
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density2,433/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,500
Per Capita$43,360
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty11.4%
Commute21 min
Housing
D
Home Value$600,000
Rent$1,300
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units6,750
Rent Burden22.6%
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
AQIN/A
Rain57.3 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation66 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+31.4%
Graduate+5.1%
Is Parksville a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Parksville receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Parksville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Parksville is $66,500, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Parksville is $600,000, making it a premium housing market at 113% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Education
11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Parksville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches, including 17.7 inches of snow.
Parksville has a population of 13,642 with a density of 2,433 people per square mile. The median age is 62.0 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%), with 4.5% Asian.
Population
13,642
Total Population
2021 Census
62.0yrs
Median Age
59% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Parksville vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.3% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 9.3% |
Social Characteristics
Parksville vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Parksville is $66,500, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income: Parksville vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $66,500 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $43,360 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.8% |
| 89% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
| 8% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.1% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |
The median home value in Parksville is $600,000, 113% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,300 (12% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $600,000 |
| 113% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,300 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 22.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.0% |
| Housing Units | 6,750 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Parksville vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Parksville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Parksville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 57.3 inches. The area enjoys 228 sunny days per year.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 57.3 inches |
| 51% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 17.7 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,433/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.3195°N, 124.3158°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |