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Qualicum, BC

British Columbia

Qualicum is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 82. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
82 Population 286/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,768
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $560,468
99% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.7%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,072
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.1%
14% higher than US avg

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

People

Population82
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density286/mi²
Male / Female53% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,768
Per Capita$46,858
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty14.1%
Commute7 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$560,468
Rent$1,072
Ownership66.7%
Housing Units30
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation167 ft (51 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+16.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute7 min

Is Qualicum a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Qualicum receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Qualicum has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Qualicum is $76,768, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Qualicum is $560,468, making it a premium housing market at 99% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Qualicum experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 257 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.

Qualicum has a population of 82 with a density of 286 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 41.2% female and 52.9% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents.

Population

82
Total Population
286
People / sq mi
35.6yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 41.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Qualicum vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Qualicum vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Qualicum is $76,768, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,858 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $901, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 3 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Qualicum vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,768
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,858
Avg Weekly Wage$901

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.1%
14% above US avg
Establishments (County)3

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time6.7 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Qualicum is $560,468, 99% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,072 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 66.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 30 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$560,468
99% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,072
8% below US avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.7%
Owner-Occupied66.7%
Renter-Occupied33.3%
Housing Units30

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Qualicum receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Qualicum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density286/sq mi
Coordinates49.3575°N, 124.4884°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

167 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 87 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 78 km
Aug 1, 2000 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M4.6 120 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 103 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 148 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 64 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 133 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 87 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 73 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 139 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 116 km
Dec 25, 1999 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.0 128 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 125 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 120 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 79 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 77 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 77 km
Sep 5, 2017 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada M3.8 81 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 106 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 65 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m — 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 120 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 121 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 125 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 158 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 6.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 7.2 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 6.3 in

Qualicum has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 38°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (1.0").

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16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51% below the national average of 33.7%. 16.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 83.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.7%
51% below US avg
High School+16.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density286/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute6.7 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Schools in Qualicum

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Qualicum Beach Elementary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Qualicum

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHWF-FM "The Wolf 106.9" Nanaimo, BC active rock AAC+ 48 kbps
CKWV-FM 102.3 "The Wave" Nanaimo, BC hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
CFPW 95.7 "Coast FM" Powell River, BC classic hits AAC+ 57 kbps
CJAV-FM "The Peak 93.3" Port Alberni, BC adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
The Lounge CHPQ-FM 99.9 Parksville — AAC+ 48 kbps
CIBH 88.5 "The Beach" Parksville, BC adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
CHPQ-FM "The Lounge 99.9" Parksville, BC adult standards, classic hits AAC+ 48 kbps
CKLR-FM 97.3 "The Eagle" Courtenay, BC hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Qualicum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Parksville Museum
Qualicum Beach Museum

Libraries in Qualicum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
VIRL: Bowser Branch0.0
VIRL: Hornby Island Branch0.0
VIRL: Parksville Branch0.0
VIRL: Qualicum Beach Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Qualicum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Errington Farmers' Market
Old Country Market - Goats on Roof
Qualicum Beach Farmers Market
Ruby's Corner Food Stand

Hotels in Qualicum

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Qualicum Beach House
Riverside Resort
Shorewater Resort

Gas Stations in Qualicum

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chevron
Super Save

Gyms in Qualicum

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Qualicum Martial Arts

Breweries in Qualicum

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fern + Cedar Brewing Company
Mount Arrowsmith Brewery

Airports Near Qualicum

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comox Valley International Airport / CFB ComoxYQQMedium Airport
Nanaimo AirportYCDMedium Airport
Powell River AirportYPWMedium Airport
Qualicum Beach AirportXQUMedium Airport
Alberni Valley Regional AirportYPBSmall Airport
Bamfield Airstrip—Small Airport
Cortes Island (Hansen Airfield) Airport—Small Airport
Courtenay AirparkYCASmall Airport
Smit Field—Small Airport
Texada Gillies Bay AirportYGBSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Qualicum

What is the population of Qualicum?

Qualicum has a population of 82 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 286 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 41.2% female and 52.9% male.

Is Qualicum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $76,768, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $560,468 (99% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Qualicum safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Qualicum receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Qualicum?

Qualicum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.6 inches.

How is the job market in Qualicum?

The unemployment rate in Qualicum is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $901. There are 3 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 7 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Qualicum?

The median home value in Qualicum is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 66.7%.

How are the schools in Qualicum?

16.7% of adults in Qualicum hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Qualicum?

The average commute in Qualicum is 7 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 83.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Qualicum?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Qualicum is 100% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

Qualicum Beach, BC 9,303 pop · 2.2 mi Coombs, BC 1,612 pop · 5.1 mi French Creek, BC 1,024 pop · 6.1 mi Parksville, BC 13,642 pop · 8.2 mi Nanoose Bay, BC 6,540 pop · 14.5 mi Hornby Island, BC 1,100 pop · 14.7 mi Alberni-Clayoquot F, BC 1,977 pop · 14.8 mi Port Alberni, BC 18,259 pop · 16.3 mi Alberni-Clayoquot E, BC 2,946 pop · 16.4 mi Fairwinds, BC 1,147 pop · 17.2 mi Denman Island, BC 1,020 pop · 19.2 mi Denman Island Trust Area, BC 1,165 pop · 19.4 mi Alberni-Clayoquot D, BC 1,843 pop · 20.1 mi Lantzville, BC 3,817 pop · 20.2 mi
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