Median Income
$65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value
$400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
3.2%
90% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$920
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment
11.4%
217% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.8%
19% higher than US avg
How Sicamous Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,613
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density529/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C+
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$45,760
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty14.8%
Commute25 min
Housing
B
Home Value$400,000
Rent$920
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,245
Rent Burden27.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,155 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+35.1%
Graduate+1.1%
Is Sicamous a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Sicamous receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Sicamous has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Sicamous is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.4%, unemployment is notably high. 14.8% 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 Sicamous is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.1% have completed high school.
Sicamous has a population of 2,613 with a density of 529 people per square mile. The median age is 57.6 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).
Population
2,613
Total Population
2021 Census
57.6yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.6% |
The median household income in Sicamous is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $65,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $45,760 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.4% |
| 217% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% |
| 19% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |
The median home value in Sicamous is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $920 (21% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $400,000 |
| 42% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $920 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 27.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 80.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,245 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Sicamous vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Sicamous vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8331°N, 118.9857°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |