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Seymour Arm, BC

British Columbia

Seymour Arm is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 162. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
162 Population 33/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,768
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $560,468
99% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,072
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.1%
14% higher than US avg

How Seymour Arm Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population162
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,768
Per Capita$46,858
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty14.1%
Commute25 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$560,468
Rent$1,072
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units65
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Seymour Arm a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Seymour Arm receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Seymour Arm offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Seymour Arm 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 Seymour Arm 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

Seymour Arm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches, including 20.4 inches of snow.

Seymour Arm has a population of 162 with a density of 33 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 4.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.8% of residents.

Population

162
Total Population
33
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
4.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Seymour Arm vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.8%
12% above US avg
Spanish 1.4%
90% below US avg
Other Languages 10.8%

Social Characteristics

Seymour Arm vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Seymour Arm is $76,768, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,858 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $901, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 5 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 22.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Seymour Arm 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

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.1%
14% above US avg
Establishments (County)5

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home22.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Seymour Arm is $560,468, 99% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,072 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 65 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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 Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units65

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Seymour Arm receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Seymour Arm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 20.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,135 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates51.2331°N, 118.9524°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 20.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.08"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.56"

Air Quality

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (165 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 3.1 in
March 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
October 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.8 in

Seymour Arm has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 21°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (2.6").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.3% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density33/sq mi
Total Area4.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home22.1%

Gas Stations in Seymour Arm

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #4279593889

Ski Resorts Near Seymour Arm

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Larch Hills Nordic Ski Trails 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Seymour Arm

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shuswap Regional AirportYSNMedium Airport
Mabel Lake Airport—Small Airport
Ross Creek Airport—Small Airport
Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport—Small Airport
Shuswap Lake Estates Airfield—Small Airport

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Meteorites
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Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seymour Arm

What is the population of Seymour Arm?

Seymour Arm has a population of 162 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 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 Seymour Arm 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 Seymour Arm safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Seymour Arm receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Seymour Arm?

Seymour Arm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.5 inches, with 20.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Seymour Arm?

The unemployment rate in Seymour Arm 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 5 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 Seymour Arm?

The median home value in Seymour Arm is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Seymour Arm?

32.9% of adults in Seymour Arm 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 Seymour Arm?

The average commute in Seymour Arm 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 Seymour Arm?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Seymour Arm is 93.4% White, 4.5% Asian. 87.8% of residents speak only English at home.

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