Radium Hot Springs, BC

British Columbia

Radium Hot Springs is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,339. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,339 Population 547/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $52,200 per capita
$344,000 Home Value
$980 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$344,000 home value, $980/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $344,000
22% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.5%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $980
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.4%
133% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.4%
24% lower than US avg

How Radium Hot Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,339
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density547/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$52,200
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty9.4%
Commute21 min

Housing

A
Home Value$344,000
Rent$980
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units635
Rent Burden15.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,651 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+38.0%
Graduate+5.6%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Radium Hot Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Radium Hot Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Radium Hot Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Radium Hot Springs is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.4%, unemployment is notably high. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Radium Hot Springs is $344,000, 22% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $980 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.0% have completed high school.

Radium Hot Springs has a population of 1,339 with a density of 547 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.4%), with 6.9% Asian.

Population

1,339
Total Population
2021 Census
547
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Radium Hot Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.8%
9% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg
Other Languages12%

Social Characteristics

Radium Hot Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Radium Hot Springs is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Radium Hot Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.4%
24% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.8 min
Drive Alone81.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Radium Hot Springs is $344,000, 22% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $980 (16% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$344,000
22% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$980
16% below US avg
Rent Burden15.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.8%
Renter-Occupied25.2%
Housing Units635

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Radium Hot Springs vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Radium Hot Springs vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,651 ft (808 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density547/sq mi
Coordinates50.6167°N, 116.0688°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.5%
57% below US avg
High School+38.0%
Graduate Degree+5.6%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density547/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.8 min
Drive Alone81.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.3%

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