Median Income
$111,000
48% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
22.9%
32% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.8%
89% higher than US avg
How Squamish Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population23,819
Median AgeN/A
Density589/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Economy
B+
Median Income$111,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment6.8%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units9,185
Rent Burden25.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation16 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+26.5%
Graduate+9.3%
Is Squamish a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Squamish receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Squamish offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Squamish is $111,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 48% above $75,149. This places Squamish among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%.
Education
22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.5% have completed high school.
Squamish has a population of 23,819 with a density of 589 people per square mile.
Population
23,819
Total Population
2021 Census
The median household income in Squamish is $111,000, which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income
| Median HH Income | $111,000 |
| 48% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.8% |
| 89% above US avg |
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Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 70.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.0% |
| Housing Units | 9,185 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Squamish vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Squamish vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 40.4 sq mi (104.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 589/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6993°N, 123.1563°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |