Port Edward, BC

British Columbia

Port Edward is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 470. Residents earn $97,000 per year, which is 29% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
470 Population 7/sq mi density
$97,000 Median Income $49,400 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 21.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$97,000 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$400,000 home value
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $97,000
29% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.8%
80% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.1%
69% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.0%
35% lower than US avg

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

People

Population470
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$97,000
Per Capita$49,400
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty8.0%
Commute21 min

Housing

A
Home Value$400,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units170
Rent Burden21.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation66 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+39.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Port Edward a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Port Edward receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Port Edward offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Port Edward is $97,000, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Port Edward is $400,000, 42% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.2% have completed high school.

Port Edward has a population of 470 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

470
Total Population
2021 Census
7
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
64.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Port Edward vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.7%
21% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages5.3%

Social Characteristics

Port Edward vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Port Edward is $97,000, which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Port Edward vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$97,000
29% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.7 min
Drive Alone76.7%
Public Transit9.3%
Work from Home9.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Port Edward is $400,000, 42% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden21.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.2%
Renter-Occupied11.8%
Housing Units170

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area64.5 sq mi (167.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates54.2226°N, 130.2921°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
80% below US avg
High School+39.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area64.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.7 min
Drive Alone76.7%
Public Transit9.3%
Work from Home9.3%

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