Median Income
$62,800
16% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.9%
175% higher than US avg
How Port Alberni Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population18,259
Median AgeN/A
Density2,406/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,800
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment9.9%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units8,450
Rent Burden21.5%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+31.9%
Graduate+2.5%
Is Port Alberni a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Port Alberni receives an overall livability score of 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Port Alberni has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Port Alberni is $62,800, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.9%, unemployment is notably high.
Education
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.9% have completed high school.
Port Alberni has a population of 18,259 with a density of 2,406 people per square mile.
Population
18,259
Total Population
2021 Census
Race & Ethnicity
Port Alberni vs U.S. Average
Social Characteristics
Port Alberni vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Port Alberni is $62,800, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.9% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income: Port Alberni vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $62,800 |
| 16% below US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.9% |
| 175% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 68.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.1% |
| Housing Units | 8,450 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Port Alberni vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Port Alberni vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,406/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2413°N, 124.8028°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |