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Ruskin, BC
British Columbia · Abbotsford-Mission Metro
Ruskin is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 837. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
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How Ruskin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
C+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Ruskin a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ruskin receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Ruskin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Ruskin 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 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Ruskin 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
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Ruskin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. With 187 sunny days, the area sees less sunshine than many U.S. cities. Annual precipitation totals 82.1 inches, including 21.3 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Ruskin vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ruskin vs U.S. Average
Income: Ruskin 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
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 26 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
Walkability
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 Burden | 27.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 335 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Ruskin vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,580/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2000°N, 122.4333°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | — | 43 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 127 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 65 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 83 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 155 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 176 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 10.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 8.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 10.5 in |
Ruskin has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 34°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.6") and July the driest (2.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 5,580/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 24.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
Schools in Ruskin
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Whonnock Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ruskin
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKYE-FM 93.1 "Red FM" Vancouver, BC | 13 languages, multicultural | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| KARI-AM 550 (US) | — | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Praise 106.5 (US) | christian contemporary | MP3 64 kbps | |
| CIVL-FM 103.9 University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC | campus radio, university radio | MP3 | |
| RED FM | media discussion, punjabi | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| CKKS-FM 107.5 "Sonic" Chilliwack, BC | modern rock, re-branding new format | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CHWK-FM 89.5 "JR Country" Chilliwack, BC | country | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Ruskin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame | ||||
| Aldergrove Community Archives & Telephone Museum | ||||
| BC Farm Museum | ||||
| Canadian Museum of Flight | ||||
| Clayburn Schoolhouse Museum | ||||
| Fort Langley | ||||
| Fort Langley CN Station | ||||
| Gur Sikh Temple | ||||
| Haney House | ||||
| Heritage Gallery | ||||
| Joey's Playhouse | ||||
| Maple Ridge Museum | ||||
| Mennonite Heritage Museum | ||||
| Mission Museum | ||||
| Nature House at Red Barn | ||||
| Pitt Meadows Art Gallery | ||||
| Powerhouse at Stave Falls Visitor Centre | ||||
| Trethewey House |
Libraries in Ruskin
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dean Drysdale Library - Walnut Grove | 0.0 | |||||
| Fort Langley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Abbotsford Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Aldergrove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: City of Langley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Clearbrook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Maple Ridge Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Mission Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Mount Lehman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Murrayville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Mission Community Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Muriel Arnason Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Norma Marion Alloway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ray and Millie Silver Aboriginal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UFV Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ruskin
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford Farm & Country Market | |||||
| Abbotsford Flea Market | |||||
| Fort Langley Village Farmers' Market | |||||
| Hop Loi Market and BBQ House | |||||
| Mission City Farmers’ Market |
Cafes in Ruskin
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ruskin
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ruskin
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ruskin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Beer | ||||
| Copper Kettle Wine & Beer | ||||
| Dead Frog Brewery | ||||
| Farm Country Brewing | ||||
| Field House Brewing | ||||
| Five Roads Brewing | ||||
| Locality Brewing | ||||
| Loudmouth Brewing | ||||
| Maple Meadows Brewing | ||||
| Mission Springs Brewing | ||||
| Old Abbey Ales | ||||
| Old Yale Brewing Co. | ||||
| Raven's Brewing | ||||
| Ridge Brewing | ||||
| The Patch Brewery Laity Farms | ||||
| Trading Post Brewery and Tasting Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Ruskin
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ruskin
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Baker | 100.0 | 10 | 1,525 | $50 | November - May | — | Yes |
| Mt Seymour | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grouse Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sasquatch Mountain Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Cell Towers in Ruskin
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 207 Washingon Avenue (59916) | MTOWER | 50 |
| 207 Washingon Avenue (59916) | MTOWER | 50 |
| 8976 Double Ditch Road (110278) | MTOWER | 38 |
| 8976 Double Ditch Road (110278) | MTOWER | 38 |
Superfund Sites Near Ruskin
5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHWEST PIPELINE GP SUMAS | 4738 JONES RD | WHATCOM |
| SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY | 1340 THOMPSON LANE | WHATCOM |
| SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY | 1340 THOMPSON LANE | WHATCOM |
| SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY | 1340 THOMPSON LANE | WHATCOM |
| SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY | 1340 THOMPSON LANE | WHATCOM |
Airports Near Ruskin
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford International Airport | YXX | Medium Airport |
| Bellingham International Airport | BLI | Medium Airport |
| Boundary Bay Airport | YDT | Medium Airport |
| Friday Harbor Airport | FRD | Medium Airport |
| Langley Airport | YLY | Medium Airport |
| Orcas Island Airport | ESD | Medium Airport |
| Pitt Meadows Regional Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Acme Field | — | Small Airport |
| Allan Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Anacortes Airport | OTS | Small Airport |
| Bayview Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Becker's Landing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Blakely Island Airport | BYW | Small Airport |
| Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone | — | Small Airport |
| Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Butler Field | — | Small Airport |
| Center Island Airport | CWS | Small Airport |
| Chilliwack Airport | YCW | Small Airport |
| Clam Harbor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Crane Island Airstrip | CKR | Small Airport |
| Crow Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cutty Field | — | Small Airport |
| Cypress Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Decatur /Jones/ Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Decatur Shores Airport | DTR | Small Airport |
| Delta Heritage Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Eliza Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Floathaven Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Langley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Friday West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Horse Fly Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Intergalactic Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Kendall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| King Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lopez Island Airport | LPS | Small Airport |
| Lynden Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Meadow Mist Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mears Field Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Point Roberts Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Pretty Estates Resort Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Riverside Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Roche Harbor Airport | RCE | Small Airport |
| Shaw Island AIrport | — | Small Airport |
| Sinclair Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Skagit Regional Airport | MVW | Small Airport |
| Squamish Airport | YSE | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island Airpark | SSW | Small Airport |
| Waldron Airstrip | WDN | Small Airport |
| West Wind Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wilding Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Ruskin
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bayshore Therapy & Rehabilitation | ||
| Motionlab | ||
| Revive Rehab | ||
| Symbiosis Pediatric Therapy | ||
| Synergy Rehab | ||
| the Apollo Clinic | ||
| Worthington Pavilion |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruskin
What is the population of Ruskin?
Ruskin has a population of 837 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 5,580 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is Ruskin 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 Ruskin safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Ruskin receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Ruskin?
Ruskin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 187 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.1 inches, with 21.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ruskin?
The unemployment rate in Ruskin 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 26 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 22.1% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Ruskin?
The median home value in Ruskin is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Ruskin?
32.9% of adults in Ruskin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Ruskin?
The average commute in Ruskin is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, 2.3% use public transit, and 22.1% work from home.
What are the demographics of Ruskin?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Ruskin is 93.4% White, 4.5% Asian. 87.8% of residents speak only English at home.