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Salmon Arm, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
19,432 Population 324/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $48,200 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,010 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 7.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,010/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Salmon Arm, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,000
0% below
$48,200 per capita
Home Value
$500,000
77% above
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
13% below
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
29.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
10.7% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Salmon Arm Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Salmon Arm's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
177%
Rent
87%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Salmon Arm a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Salmon Arm residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,200. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 602 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Salmon Arm is $500,000 , 77% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,010/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

12.7% of adults in Salmon Arm hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 29.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Salmon Arm has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population19,432
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density324/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

B
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$48,200
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty10.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

C+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,010
Ownership77.7%
Housing Units8,105
Rent Burden18.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain24.4 in/yr
Elevation1,375 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+29.6%
Graduate+4.7%

Community

Commute19 min

Did You Know?

16.5% work from home.