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Port Coquitlam, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
61,498 Population 5,462/sq mi density
$102,000 Median Income $52,000 per capita
$900,000 Home Value
$1,450 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 220 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$102,000 median income, 8.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$900,000 home value, $1,450/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Coquitlam, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,000
36% above
$52,000 per capita
Home Value
$900,000
219% above
Median Rent
$1,450/mo
25% above
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
30.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
7.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
220 sunny days/yr

How Port Coquitlam Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
136%
Home Value
319%
Rent
125%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
225%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Coquitlam a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Coquitlam residents earn a median household income of $102,000 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,000. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,906 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Coquitlam is $900,000 , 219% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,450/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

17.9% of adults in Port Coquitlam hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 30.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Port Coquitlam has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population61,498
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density5,462/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

A
Median Income$102,000
Per Capita$52,000
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty7.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000

Housing

D
Home Value$900,000
Rent$1,450
Ownership77.1%
Housing Units22,885
Rent Burden22.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days220/yr
Rain70.4 in/yr
Elevation43 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+30.5%
Graduate+6.2%

Community

Commute32 min

Did You Know?

26.7% work from home.