Sechelt, BC

British Columbia

Sechelt is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 744. Residents earn $50,000 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
744 Population 179/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 8.9% unemployment
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation23 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

CommuteN/A

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
179
People / sq mi
4.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Sechelt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.3%
16% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg
Other Languages7.4%

Social Characteristics

Sechelt vs U.S. Average

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: Sechelt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,000
33% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.9%
147% 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 Burden22.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.6%
Renter-Occupied15.2%
Housing Units330

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density179/sq mi
Coordinates49.4751°N, 123.7590°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.0%
88% below US avg
High School+33.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density179/sq mi
Total Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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