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Skway 5, BC

British Columbia · Abbotsford-Mission Metro

Skway 5 is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 89. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
89 Population 89/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 212 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair 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
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% 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+ 14.3%
58% 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 Skway 5 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population89
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,768
Per Capita$46,858
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty14.1%
Commute16 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$560,468
Rent$1,072
Ownership28.6%
Housing Units35
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain68.1 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+35.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute16 min

Is Skway 5 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Skway 5 receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Skway 5 has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Skway 5 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 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Skway 5 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

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Skway 5 experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.1 inches, including 17.8 inches of snow.

Skway 5 has a population of 89 with a density of 89 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 30.4 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 44.4% female and 55.6% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.4% of residents.

Population

89
Total Population
89
People / sq mi
30.4yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.6%
Female 44.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Skway 5 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.4%
20% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 5.6%

Social Characteristics

Skway 5 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Skway 5 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 3 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Skway 5 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)3

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.0 min
Drive Alone50.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Skway 5 is $560,468, 99% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,072 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 28.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 35 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

Homeownership28.6%
Owner-Occupied28.6%
Renter-Occupied71.4%
Housing Units35

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, Skway 5 receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Skway 5 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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Skway 5 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates49.1686°N, 121.9976°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.1"
79% above US avg
Snowfall 17.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.71"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

338 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 38 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 126 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 144 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 86 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 118 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 79 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 40 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 112 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 39 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 41 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 112 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 108 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 118 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 83 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 115 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 136 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 106 km
Mar 8, 1990 2 km WSW of Swede Heaven, Washington M3.6 101 km
Jun 21, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M3.6 38 km
Jul 4, 2006 13 km SE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK Meteorological 38.0 m 33 km
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 147 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 46 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 105 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 112 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 134 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 140 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PARKS (34,621 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 PARKS 34,621 98 km
2023 SOURDOUGH 7,517 78 km
2015 GOODELL 6,624 78 km
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 48 km
1996 ELBOW BASIN 3,650 88 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 53 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 43 km
2022 MCALLISTER CREEK 2,581 89 km
2022 THREE FOOLS 2,451 85 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 45 km
2003 BIGBEAVER 1,807 76 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,174 84 km
2004 FREEZEOUT 1,155 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 9.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 6.2 in
March 42°F (6°C) 6.1 in
April 47°F (9°C) 4.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
August 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 7.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 10.7 in Wettest
December 35°F (2°C) 8.6 in

Skway 5 has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.7") and August the driest (2.3").

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14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58% below the national average of 33.7%. 35.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 50% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+35.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density89/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.0 min
Drive Alone50.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Radio Stations near Skway 5

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Praise 106.5 (US) christian contemporary MP3 64 kbps
CIVL-FM 103.9 University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC campus radio, university radio MP3
CKKS-FM 107.5 "Sonic" Chilliwack, BC modern rock, re-branding new format AAC+ 47 kbps
CHWK-FM 89.5 "JR Country" Chilliwack, BC country AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Skway 5

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BLACK MOUNTAIN FORESTRY CENTERSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM3605991738
Agassiz Harrison Museum
CFBCHS Chilliwack Military Museum
Chilliwack Museum
Dicken's Sweets & British Museum
Kilby General Store

Libraries in Skway 5

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
FVRL: Agassiz Library0.0
FVRL: Chilliwack Library0.0
FVRL: Sardis Library0.0
FVRL: Yarrow Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Skway 5

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Downtown Chilliwack Community Market
Hofstede's Country Barn
Market at the Coliseum

Breweries in Skway 5

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Old Yale Brewing
Raven's Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Skway 5

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Skway 5

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mt. Baker 100.0 10 1,525 $50 November - May Yes
Sasquatch Mountain Resort 0.0 $0

Superfund Sites Near Skway 5

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
NORTHWEST PIPELINE GP SUMAS4738 JONES RDWHATCOM

Airports Near Skway 5

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbotsford International AirportYXXMedium Airport
Bellingham International AirportBLIMedium Airport
Langley AirportYLYMedium Airport
Pitt Meadows Regional AirportMedium Airport
Acme FieldSmall Airport
Allan Island AirportSmall Airport
Anacortes AirportOTSSmall Airport
Bayview Farms AirportSmall Airport
Becker's Landing AirportSmall Airport
Blanchard Mountain Landing ZoneSmall Airport
Butler FieldSmall Airport
Chilliwack AirportYCWSmall Airport
Cutty FieldSmall Airport
Cypress Island AirportSmall Airport
Eliza Island AirportSmall Airport
Floathaven AirstripSmall Airport
Fort Langley AirportSmall Airport
Hope Airport / FVRD Regional AirparkYHESmall Airport
Horse Fly AirportSmall Airport
Intergalactic AerodromeSmall Airport
Kendall AirstripSmall Airport
Lynden AirportSmall Airport
Meadow Mist AirportSmall Airport
Mears Field AirportSmall Airport
Pretty Estates Resort AirportSmall Airport
Riverside AirportSmall Airport
Sinclair Island AirportSmall Airport
Skagit Regional AirportMVWSmall Airport
West Wind AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Skway 5

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Apollo Clinic

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Frequently Asked Questions About Skway 5

What is the population of Skway 5?

Skway 5 has a population of 89 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.4 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 44.4% female and 55.6% male.

Is Skway 5 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 Skway 5 safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Skway 5 receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Skway 5?

Skway 5 has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.1 inches, with 17.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Skway 5?

The unemployment rate in Skway 5 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 3 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 16 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Skway 5?

The median home value in Skway 5 is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 28.6%.

How are the schools in Skway 5?

14.3% of adults in Skway 5 hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Skway 5?

The average commute in Skway 5 is 16 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 50% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Skway 5?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Skway 5 is 100% White. 94.4% of residents speak only English at home.

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