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Port Edward, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
470 Population 7/sq mi density
$97,000 Median Income $49,400 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 21.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 157 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 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, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Edward, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,000
29% above
$49,400 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
42% above
Median Rent
$1,072/mo
8% below
21.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
39.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
8.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
157 sunny days/yr

How Port Edward Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
129%
Home Value
142%
Rent
92%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Edward a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Edward residents earn a median household income of $97,000 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,400. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Edward is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,072/month, with 21.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.8% of adults in Port Edward hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 39.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Port Edward has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 157 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 100.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

A
Median Income$97,000
Per Capita$49,400
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty8.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$950

Housing

A
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,072
Ownership88.2%
Housing Units170
Rent Burden21.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days157/yr
Rain100.1 in/yr
Elevation66 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute21 min