Port Alice, BC

British Columbia

Port Alice is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 739. Residents earn $59,200 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
739 Population 272/sq mi density
$59,200 Median Income $39,000 per capita
$140,000 Home Value
$675 Median Rent 12.1% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$59,200 median income, 14.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,200
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $140,000
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.7%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $675
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.5%
303% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.8%
68% higher than US avg

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

People

Population739
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density272/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

C
Median Income$59,200
Per Capita$39,000
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty20.8%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$675
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units415
Rent Burden12.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation56 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+35.0%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Port Alice a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Port Alice receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Port Alice has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Port Alice is $59,200, 21% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Port Alice is $140,000, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.0% have completed high school.

Port Alice has a population of 739 with a density of 272 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.1%), with 3.3% Asian.

Population

739
Total Population
2021 Census
272
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
2.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Port Alice vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.2%
16% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg
Other Languages7.4%

Social Characteristics

Port Alice vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Port Alice is $59,200, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Port Alice vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,200
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.5%
303% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.8%
68% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Drive Alone78.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Port Alice is $140,000, 50% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $675 (42% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,000
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$675
42% below US avg
Rent Burden12.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.8%
Renter-Occupied14.5%
Housing Units415

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Port Alice vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density272/sq mi
Coordinates50.3845°N, 127.4510°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.7%
83% below US avg
High School+35.0%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density272/sq mi
Total Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Drive Alone78.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.6%

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