Prince Rupert, BC

British Columbia

Prince Rupert is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 12,300. Residents earn $95,000 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,300 Population 483/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 9.5% unemployment
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,000
26% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.6%
69% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.5%
164% higher than US avg

How Prince Rupert Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,300
Median AgeN/A
Density483/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%

Economy

B
Median Income$95,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment9.5%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,085
Rent Burden14.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+33.6%
Graduate+3.9%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Prince Rupert a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Prince Rupert receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Prince Rupert has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Prince Rupert is $95,000, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 9.5%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.6% have completed high school.

Prince Rupert has a population of 12,300 with a density of 483 people per square mile.

Population

12,300
Total Population
2021 Census
483
People / sq mi
25.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Prince Rupert vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Prince Rupert vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Prince Rupert is $95,000, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Prince Rupert vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,000
26% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.5%
164% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden14.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.2%
Renter-Occupied37.7%
Housing Units5,085

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Prince Rupert vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Prince Rupert vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area25.5 sq mi (66.0 km²)
Population Density483/sq mi
Coordinates54.3151°N, 130.3210°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.6%
69% below US avg
High School+33.6%
Graduate Degree+3.9%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density483/sq mi
Total Area25.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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