Sign In Register

Shuswap, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
319 Population 74/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $40,400 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 9.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Shuswap, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,000
10% below
$40,400 per capita
Home Value
$560,468
99% above
Median Rent
$1,072/mo
8% below
27.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
35.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
12.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
300 sunny days/yr

How Shuswap Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
199%
Rent
92%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
272%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shuswap a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shuswap residents earn a median household income of $68,000 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,400. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shuswap is $560,468 , 99% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,072/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.9% of adults in Shuswap hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 35.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Shuswap has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population319
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%

Economy

C+
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$40,400
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty12.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$777

Housing

C
Home Value$560,468
Rent$1,072
Ownership58.1%
Housing Units155
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain19.9 in/yr
Elevation2,897 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+35.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute19 min