Seabird Island, BC

British Columbia

Seabird Island is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 800. Residents earn $55,600 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
800 Population 125/sq mi density
$55,600 Median Income $28,400 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$55,600 median income, 9.6% unemployment
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,600
26% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 1.8%
95% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.6%
167% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 36.4%
194% higher than US avg

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

People

Population800
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

D
Median Income$55,600
Per Capita$28,400
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty36.4%
Commute27 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units235

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.8%
High School+30.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Seabird Island a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Seabird Island receives an overall livability score of 1.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Seabird Island faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Seabird Island is $55,600, 26% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 36.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Education

1.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.3% have completed high school.

Seabird Island has a population of 800 with a density of 125 people per square mile. The median age is 27.2 years, 30% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).

Population

800
Total Population
125
People / sq mi
27.2yrs
Median Age
30% below US avg
6.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Seabird Island vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Seabird Island vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Seabird Island is $55,600, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Seabird Island vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,600
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.6%
167% above US avg
Poverty Rate36.4%
194% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.4 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.6%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied34.0%
Renter-Occupied8.5%
Housing Units235

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Seabird Island vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
1.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+1.8%
95% below US avg
High School+30.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density125/sq mi
Total Area6.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.4 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.6%

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