Median Income
$50,000
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
4.0%
88% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.9%
147% higher than US avg
How Sechelt Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population744
Median AgeN/A
Density179/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment8.9%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units330
Rent Burden22.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation23 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Sechelt a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Sechelt receives an overall livability score of 2.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Sechelt has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Sechelt is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.9%, unemployment is notably high.
Education
4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.
Sechelt has a population of 744 with a density of 179 people per square mile.
Population
744
Total Population
2021 Census
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.3% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 7.4% |
The median household income in Sechelt is $50,000, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,000 |
| 33% below US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.9% |
| 147% above US avg |
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Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 63.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.2% |
| Housing Units | 330 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Sechelt vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Sechelt vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 179/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4751°N, 123.7590°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |