Peachland, BC

British Columbia

Peachland is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 5,789. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
5,789 Population 931/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $49,920 per capita
$700,000 Home Value
$1,230 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 10.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$700,000 home value, $1,230/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $700,000
148% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.9%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,230
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.8%
200% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.9%
20% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,789
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density931/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$49,920
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty9.9%
Commute29 min

Housing

D
Home Value$700,000
Rent$1,230
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,690
Rent Burden20.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,342 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+31.5%
Graduate+4.3%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Peachland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Peachland 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. Peachland has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Peachland is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.8%, unemployment is notably high. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Peachland is $700,000, making it a premium housing market at 148% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,230 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.5% have completed high school.

Peachland has a population of 5,789 with a density of 931 people per square mile. The median age is 60.0 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%), with 2.5% Asian.

Population

5,789
Total Population
2021 Census
931
People / sq mi
60.0yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
6.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Peachland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.3%
12% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg
Other Languages10.1%

Social Characteristics

Peachland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Peachland is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Peachland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,920

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.8%
200% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.9%
20% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.5 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home22.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Peachland is $700,000, 148% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,230 (6% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$700,000
148% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,230
6% above US avg
Rent Burden20.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.8%
Renter-Occupied18.2%
Housing Units2,690

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,342 ft (409 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Population Density931/sq mi
Coordinates49.7686°N, 119.7463°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
68% below US avg
High School+31.5%
Graduate Degree+4.3%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density931/sq mi
Total Area6.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.5 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home22.3%

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