Pitt Meadows, BC

British Columbia

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.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
19,146 Population 574/sq mi density
$104,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$104,000 median income, 6.4% unemployment
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $104,000
38% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.2%
58% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.4%
78% higher than US avg

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

People

Population19,146
Median AgeN/A
Density574/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

A
Median Income$104,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment6.4%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units7,405
Rent Burden18.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+33.1%
Graduate+4.8%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Pitt Meadows a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pitt Meadows receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Pitt Meadows offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

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%.

Education

14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.1% have completed high school.

Pitt Meadows has a population of 19,146 with a density of 574 people per square mile.

Population

19,146
Total Population
2021 Census
574
People / sq mi
33.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Pitt Meadows vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Pitt Meadows vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pitt Meadows is $104,000, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Pitt Meadows vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$104,000
38% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden18.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.5%
Renter-Occupied20.5%
Housing Units7,405

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Pitt Meadows vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area33.3 sq mi (86.4 km²)
Population Density574/sq mi
Coordinates49.2212°N, 122.6897°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.2%
58% below US avg
High School+33.1%
Graduate Degree+4.8%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density574/sq mi
Total Area33.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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