Port McNeill, BC

British Columbia

Port McNeill is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 2,356. Residents earn $87,000 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,356 Population 443/sq mi density
$87,000 Median Income $48,640 per capita
$320,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$87,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$320,000 home value, $900/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,000
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $320,000
14% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.6%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.2%
2% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,356
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density443/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$87,000
Per Capita$48,640
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty12.2%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$320,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,020
Rent Burden14.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation33 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+3.1%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Port McNeill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Port McNeill receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Port McNeill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Port McNeill is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Port McNeill is $320,000, 14% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.

Port McNeill has a population of 2,356 with a density of 443 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 2.8% Asian.

Population

2,356
Total Population
2021 Census
443
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
5.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Port McNeill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.6%
18% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg
Other Languages6.4%

Social Characteristics

Port McNeill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Port McNeill is $87,000, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Port McNeill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,000
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,640

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.2%
2% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.5 min
Drive Alone80.5%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home9.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Port McNeill is $320,000, 14% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$320,000
14% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden14.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.6%
Renter-Occupied30.4%
Housing Units1,020

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density443/sq mi
Coordinates50.5900°N, 127.0864°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.6%
78% below US avg
High School+33.3%
Graduate Degree+3.1%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density443/sq mi
Total Area5.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.5 min
Drive Alone80.5%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home9.3%

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