Revelstoke, BC

British Columbia

Revelstoke is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 8,275. Residents earn $96,000 per year, which is 28% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,275 Population 519/sq mi density
$96,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$96,000 median income, 10.1% unemployment
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $96,000
28% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.8%
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.1%
181% higher than US avg

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

People

Population8,275
Median AgeN/A
Density519/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

B
Median Income$96,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment10.1%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,355
Rent Burden17.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+29.1%
Graduate+4.9%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Revelstoke a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Revelstoke receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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. Revelstoke has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Revelstoke is $96,000, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.1%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school.

Revelstoke has a population of 8,275 with a density of 519 people per square mile.

Population

8,275
Total Population
2021 Census
519
People / sq mi
15.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Revelstoke vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.1%
8% above US avg
Spanish4.7%
65% below US avg
Other Languages10.2%

Social Characteristics

Revelstoke vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Revelstoke is $96,000, which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.1% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Revelstoke vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,000
28% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.1%
181% 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 Burden17.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.8%
Renter-Occupied25.2%
Housing Units3,355

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Revelstoke vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area15.9 sq mi (41.3 km²)
Population Density519/sq mi
Coordinates50.9971°N, 118.1953°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.8%
47% below US avg
High School+29.1%
Graduate Degree+4.9%
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density519/sq mi
Total Area15.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Compare Revelstoke with another city: