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Prince George, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.0 /5.0
B Good
76,708 Population 627/sq mi density
$88,000 Median Income $52,950 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,020 Median Rent 15.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 289 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$88,000 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,020/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Prince George, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,000
17% above
$52,950 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
42% above
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
12% below
15.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
34.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
9.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
289 sunny days/yr

How Prince George Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
117%
Home Value
142%
Rent
88%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Prince George a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Prince George residents earn a median household income of $88,000 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,950. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 64 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Prince George is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,020/month, with 15.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

12.2% of adults in Prince George hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 34.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Prince George has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population76,708
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density627/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$88,000
Per Capita$52,950
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty9.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,020
Ownership68.1%
Housing Units31,795
Rent Burden15.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days289/yr
Rain25.2 in/yr
Elevation1,909 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+34.0%
Graduate+4.9%

Community

Commute19 min