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Port Alice, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.8 /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
46°F Avg Temperature 151 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Alice, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,200
21% below
$39,000 per capita
Home Value
$140,000
50% below
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
12.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
83% below
35.0% high school+
Unemployment
14.5%
303% above
20.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
151 sunny days/yr

How Port Alice Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Port Alice's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
50%
Rent
58%
Poverty
168%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
403%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Alice a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Alice residents earn a median household income of $59,200 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,000. The unemployment rate stands at 14.5% (303% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Alice is $140,000 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $675/month, with 12.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.7% of adults in Port Alice hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 35.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Port Alice has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 151 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 113.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C
Median Income$59,200
Per Capita$39,000
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty20.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$750

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$675
Ownership86.8%
Housing Units415
Rent Burden12.1%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days151/yr
Rain113.2 in/yr
Elevation56 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute30 min