Stewart, BC

British Columbia

Stewart is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 517. Residents earn $84,000 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
517 Population 2/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $53,000 per capita
$164,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 14.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $164,000
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.6%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.0%
289% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.8%
13% lower than US avg

How Stewart Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population517
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$53,000
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty10.8%
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units250
Rent Burden14.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation118 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+39.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute15 min

Is Stewart a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stewart receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Stewart offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stewart is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 14.0%, unemployment is notably high. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stewart is $164,000, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.3% have completed high school.

Stewart has a population of 517 with a density of 2 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 (99%).

Population

517
Total Population
2021 Census
2
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
213.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.4%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Stewart vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.3%
15% above US avg
Spanish2.9%
78% below US avg
Other Languages6.8%

Social Characteristics

Stewart vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stewart is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Stewart vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.0%
289% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.8%
13% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.8 min
Drive Alone71.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Stewart is $164,000, 42% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$164,000
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden14.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units250

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Stewart vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Stewart vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area213.0 sq mi (551.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates55.9360°N, 129.9866°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.6%
83% below US avg
High School+39.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area213.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.8 min
Drive Alone71.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.7%

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