Pitt Meadows, BC
British Columbia · Vancouver Metro
Pitt Meadows is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 19,146. Residents earn $104,000 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
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How Pitt Meadows Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Pitt Meadows a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Pitt Meadows receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Pitt Meadows has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Pitt Meadows is $104,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 38% above $75,149. This places Pitt Meadows among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Pitt Meadows is $890,000, making it a premium housing market at 216% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,340 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.6x, 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
14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.1% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Pitt Meadows experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches, including 48.4 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Pitt Meadows vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Pitt Meadows vs U.S. Average
Income: Pitt Meadows vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $104,000 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,450 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,066 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.4% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 594 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.9% |
| Public Transit | 5.5% |
| Work from Home | 27.7% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $890,000 |
| 216% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,340 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 79.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.5% |
| Housing Units | 7,405 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Pitt Meadows 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 | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 33.3 sq mi (86.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 574/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2212°N, 122.6897°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | — | 56 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 148 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 131 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 73 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 81 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 167 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 169 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 11.6 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 10.3 in | Coldest |
Pitt Meadows has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 37°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.2") and July the driest (2.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 33.1% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 4.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 574/sq mi |
| Total Area | 33.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 31.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.9% |
| Public Transit | 5.5% |
| Work from Home | 27.7% |
Schools in Pitt Meadows
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumon | — | — | — | — |
| Pitt Meadows Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Highland Park Elementary | — | — | — | — |
| Pitt Meadows Elementary | — | — | — | — |
| Davie Jones Elementary | — | — | — | — |
| Edith McDermott Elementary | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pitt Meadows
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80's New Wave Radio | 80's, alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Music Pacific (Vancouver) MP3 Stream | blues, classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Vancouver, BC (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKYE-FM 93.1 "Red FM" Vancouver, BC | 13 languages, multicultural | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| CJVB-AM 1470 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC | multicultural, multilingual | AAC 50 kbps | |
| CHKG-FM 96.1 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC | multicultural, multilingual | AAC 50 kbps | |
| SHER E PUNJAB AM 600 | abbotsford, punjab | AAC 96 kbps | |
| CIWV-FM "Wave 98.3" Vancouver, BC | smooth jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHLG-FM 104.3 "The Breeze" - Vancouver, BC | new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary | AAC 132 kbps | |
| CJJR 93.7 "JR Country" Vancouver, BC | country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Ritmo X99 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emily.ca - Emily Carr University of Art & Design - Vancouver, BC | campus radio, student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La Bonita X101 | 2000s, 60s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Praise 106.5 (US) | christian contemporary | MP3 64 kbps | |
| CJNY-FM 106.3 "The Journey" Vancouver, BC | classic hits, community radio | AAC 64 kbps | |
| RED FM | media discussion, punjabi | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| CIVL-FM 103.9 University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC | campus radio, university radio | MP3 |
Museums in Pitt Meadows
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAYTON HARBOR MARITIME | GENERAL MUSEUM | $28,916 | ||
| HILL HOUSE MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2093696073 | ||
| SEMIHMOO LIGHTHOUSE RESURRECTION SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| Aldergrove Community Archives & Telephone Museum | ||||
| Anvil Centre | ||||
| Archery Museum | ||||
| BC Farm Museum | ||||
| Canadian Historical Railroad Association | ||||
| Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame | ||||
| Canadian Museum of Flight | ||||
| Cloverdale Station | ||||
| Cloverdale Station | ||||
| Fort Langley | ||||
| Fort Langley CN Station | ||||
| Fraser River Discovery Centre | ||||
| Haney House | ||||
| Irving House | ||||
| Mackin Heritage House | ||||
| Maple Ridge Museum | ||||
| Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum | ||||
| Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology | ||||
| Museum of Surrey | ||||
| Museum of Surrey | ||||
| Nature House at Red Barn | ||||
| New Westminster Museum | ||||
| Pitt Meadows Art Gallery | ||||
| Pitt Meadows Museum General Store | ||||
| Pitt Meadows Museum Hoffman | ||||
| PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives | ||||
| PoMo Museum | ||||
| Port Moody Station Museum;Port Moody Station | ||||
| S.P.A.R.C. Museum | ||||
| Stewart Farmhouse | ||||
| Stewart Farmhouse | ||||
| Surrey Archives | ||||
| Surrey Archives | ||||
| The General Store | ||||
| The Samson V Museum | ||||
| White Rock Museum & Archives | ||||
| White Rock Museum & Archives |
Libraries in Pitt Meadows
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Brookswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cameron Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cameron Library | 0.0 | |||||
| CPL: City Centre Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| CPL: Poirier Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Dean Drysdale Library - Walnut Grove | 0.0 | |||||
| Fleetwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fleetwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fort Langley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fraser Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fraser Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Aldergrove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: City of Langley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: George Mackie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Maple Ridge Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Murrayville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Pitt Meadows Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Terry Fox Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Commons | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Muriel Arnason Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Norma Marion Alloway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| NWPL: New Westminster Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ocean Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Moody Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Moody Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Semiahmoo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Semiahmoo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SL: City Centre Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SL: Clayton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SL: Clayton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SL: Cloverdale Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SL: Guildford Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SL: Port Kells Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Strawberry Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Strawberry Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| WAC Bennett Library | 0.0 | |||||
| White Rock Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pitt Meadows
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Langley Village Farmers' Market | |||||
| Hop Loi Market and BBQ House | |||||
| New West Famers Market | |||||
| New West Famers Market | |||||
| Olive The Best | |||||
| Olive The Best | |||||
| Poirier Street Farmer's Market | |||||
| River Market | |||||
| The Cloverdale Market | |||||
| The Cloverdale Market | |||||
| White Rock Farmers' Market |
Hotels in Pitt Meadows
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pitt Meadows
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Pitt Meadows
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pitt Meadows
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Pitt Meadows
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Pitt Meadows
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Pitt Meadows
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pitt Meadows
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pitt Meadows
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Pitt Meadows
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Pitt Meadows
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dogs Brewing | ||||
| 3 Dogs Brewing | ||||
| Boardwalk Brewery | ||||
| Brave Brewing Co | ||||
| Brave Brewing Co | ||||
| Camp Beer | ||||
| Central City Brewers & Distillers | ||||
| Copper Kettle Wine & Beer | ||||
| Dageraad Brewing | ||||
| Dageraad Brewing | ||||
| Dead Frog Brewery | ||||
| Farm Country Brewing | ||||
| Five Roads Brewing | ||||
| Foamers' Folly Brewing | ||||
| Galaxie Public House | ||||
| Galaxie Public House | ||||
| Galaxie Public House | ||||
| Locality Brewing | ||||
| Maple Meadows Brewing | ||||
| Mariner Brewing | ||||
| Northpaw Brewing | ||||
| Patina Brewing | ||||
| Rewind Beer Co | ||||
| Rewind Tasting Room | ||||
| Rewind Tasting Room | ||||
| Ridge Brewing | ||||
| Russell Brewing | ||||
| Russell Brewing | ||||
| Steel & Oak Brewing | ||||
| Steel & Oak Brewing | ||||
| The Beer Shack | ||||
| The Parkside Brewery | ||||
| The Parkside Brewery | ||||
| The Parkside Brewery | ||||
| The Patch Brewery Laity Farms | ||||
| Tinhouse Brewing | ||||
| Trading Post Brewery and Tasting Room | ||||
| Train Wreck Brewing | ||||
| Twin Sails Brewery | ||||
| Twin Sails Brewery | ||||
| White Rock Beach Beer Brewery | ||||
| White Rock Beach Beer Brewery | ||||
| Yellow Dog Brewing | ||||
| Yellow Dog Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Pitt Meadows
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Stadium | ||
| Stetson Bowl |
Ski Resorts Near Pitt Meadows
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Seymour | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grouse Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cypress Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Pitt Meadows
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | Large Airport |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | Large Airport |
| Abbotsford International Airport | YXX | Medium Airport |
| Bellingham International Airport | BLI | Medium Airport |
| Boundary Bay Airport | YDT | Medium Airport |
| Friday Harbor Airport | FRD | Medium Airport |
| Langley Airport | YLY | Medium Airport |
| Orcas Island Airport | ESD | Medium Airport |
| Pitt Meadows Regional Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Acme Field | — | Small Airport |
| Anacortes Airport | OTS | Small Airport |
| Bayview Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Blakely Island Airport | BYW | Small Airport |
| Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone | — | Small Airport |
| Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Butler Field | — | Small Airport |
| Center Island Airport | CWS | Small Airport |
| Clam Harbor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Crane Island Airstrip | CKR | Small Airport |
| Crow Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cutty Field | — | Small Airport |
| Cypress Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Decatur /Jones/ Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Decatur Shores Airport | DTR | Small Airport |
| Delta Heritage Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Eliza Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Floathaven Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Langley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Friday West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Horse Fly Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Intergalactic Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Kendall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| King Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lopez Island Airport | LPS | Small Airport |
| Lynden Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Meadow Mist Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Michell Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Point Roberts Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Pretty Estates Resort Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Riverside Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Roche Harbor Airport | RCE | Small Airport |
| Shaw Island AIrport | — | Small Airport |
| Sinclair Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Squamish Airport | YSE | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island Airpark | SSW | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Waldron Airstrip | WDN | Small Airport |
| West Wind Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wilding Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Windsock Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pitt Meadows
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Meadowvale |
Treatment Centers in Pitt Meadows
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bayshore Therapy & Rehabilitation | ||
| Canadian Addiction Treatment Centre | ||
| John Volken Academy | ||
| New Westminster Mental Health and Substance Use Services | ||
| Synergy Rehab | ||
| Timber Creek Tertiary Care Facility | ||
| Westminster House |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Pitt Meadows
What is the population of Pitt Meadows?
Pitt Meadows has a population of 19,146 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 574 people per square mile, spread across 33.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.8% female and 49.2% male.
Is Pitt Meadows expensive to live in?
The median household income is $104,000, 38% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $890,000 (216% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,340 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Pitt Meadows safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Pitt Meadows receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Pitt Meadows?
Pitt Meadows has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.7 inches, with 48.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Pitt Meadows?
The unemployment rate in Pitt Meadows is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,066. There are 594 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 27.7% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Pitt Meadows?
The median home value in Pitt Meadows is $890,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,340. The homeownership rate is 79.5%.
How are the schools in Pitt Meadows?
14.2% of adults in Pitt Meadows hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.1% have completed high school. 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Pitt Meadows?
The average commute in Pitt Meadows is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 82.9% of workers drive alone to work, 5.5% use public transit, and 27.7% work from home.
What are the demographics of Pitt Meadows?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Pitt Meadows is 76% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian. 77.2% of residents speak only English at home.
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