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Port Alberni, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
Port Alberni, BC
At a Glance
How Port Alberni Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Alberni's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Port Alberni a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Port Alberni residents earn a median household income of $62,800 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,400. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 566 business establishments.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Alberni is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $950/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Education
7.8% of adults in Port Alberni hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 31.9% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Port Alberni has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches.