Median Income
$48,000
36% lower than US avg
Home Value
$300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.3%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment
19.0%
428% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
22.8%
84% higher than US avg
How Slocan Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population379
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,266/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
D
Median Income$48,000
Per Capita$33,600
Unemployment19.0%
Poverty22.8%
Commute19 min
Housing
B
Home Value$300,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units160
Rent Burden40.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,798 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+18.9%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Slocan a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Slocan receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Slocan has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Slocan is $48,000, 36% below the national average of $75,149. At 19.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Slocan is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.9% have completed high school.
Slocan has a population of 379 with a density of 1,266 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%), with 3.3% Asian.
Population
379
Total Population
2021 Census
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.7% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 8% |
The median household income in Slocan is $48,000, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $48,000 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $33,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 19.0% |
| 428% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 22.8% |
| 84% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 61.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 38.5% |
The median home value in Slocan is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $300,000 |
| 6% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 40.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.1% |
| Housing Units | 160 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Slocan vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Slocan vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,798 ft (548 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,266/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7666°N, 117.4689°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |