Queen Charlotte, BC

British Columbia

Queen Charlotte is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 964. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
964 Population 70/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $41,000 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$720 Median Rent 16.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $720/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.4%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $720
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.2%
15% higher than US avg

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

People

Population964
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$41,000
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty14.2%
Commute20 min

Housing

A
Home Value$300,000
Rent$720
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units490
Rent Burden16.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+26.8%
Graduate+7.9%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Queen Charlotte a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Queen Charlotte receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Queen Charlotte offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Queen Charlotte is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Queen Charlotte is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $720 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.8% have completed high school.

Queen Charlotte has a population of 964 with a density of 70 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.4%), with 1.1% Asian.

Population

964
Total Population
70
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
13.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Queen Charlotte vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.0%
10% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
85% below US avg
Other Languages11.9%

Social Characteristics

Queen Charlotte vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Queen Charlotte is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Queen Charlotte vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,000
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.2%
15% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.5 min
Drive Alone71.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home39.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Queen Charlotte is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $720 (38% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$720
38% below US avg
Rent Burden16.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.3%
Renter-Occupied36.7%
Housing Units490

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Queen Charlotte vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area13.7 sq mi (35.6 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates53.2549°N, 132.0879°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.4%
60% below US avg
High School+26.8%
Graduate Degree+7.9%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density70/sq mi
Total Area13.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.5 min
Drive Alone71.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home39.2%
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