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Prince Rupert, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
12,300 Population 483/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $56,700 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,080 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 166 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,080/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Prince Rupert, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,000
26% above
$56,700 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
42% above
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
7% below
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
33.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
164% above
9.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
166 sunny days/yr

How Prince Rupert Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
126%
Home Value
142%
Rent
93%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
264%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Prince Rupert 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

Prince Rupert residents earn a median household income of $95,000 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,700. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 381 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Prince Rupert is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,080/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.6% of adults in Prince Rupert hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 33.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Prince Rupert has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 116.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,300
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density483/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%

Economy

B+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$56,700
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty9.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

A
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,080
Ownership62.2%
Housing Units5,085
Rent Burden14.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days166/yr
Rain116.8 in/yr
Elevation89 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute15 min