Peace River C, BC

British Columbia

Peace River C is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 5,947. Residents earn $124,000 per year, which is 65% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,947 Population 27/sq mi density
$124,000 Median Income $74,600 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,280 Median Rent 15.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$124,000 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,280/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $124,000
65% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,280
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.6%
111% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.6%
47% lower than US avg

How Peace River C Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,947
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$124,000
Per Capita$74,600
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty6.6%
Commute23 min

Housing

A
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,280
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,275
Rent Burden15.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+37.0%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Peace River C a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Peace River C receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Peace River C offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Peace River C is $124,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 65% above $75,149. This places Peace River C among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Peace River C is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,280 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.0% have completed high school.

Peace River C has a population of 5,947 with a density of 27 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%), with 1.2% Asian.

Population

5,947
Total Population
27
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
219.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Peace River C vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.4%
19% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages5.9%

Social Characteristics

Peace River C vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Peace River C is $124,000, which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Peace River C vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$124,000
65% above US avg
Per Capita Income$74,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.6%
111% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.6%
47% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.4 min
Drive Alone92.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Peace River C is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,280 (10% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,280
10% above US avg
Rent Burden15.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.5%
Renter-Occupied14.3%
Housing Units2,275

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Peace River C vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Peace River C vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area219.4 sq mi (568.1 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+37.0%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density27/sq mi
Total Area219.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.4 min
Drive Alone92.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.5%

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