Stikine Region, BC

British Columbia

Stikine Region is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 424. Residents earn $61,600 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
424 Population 0/sq mi density
$61,600 Median Income $44,600 per capita
$276,000 Home Value
$512 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$61,600 median income, 15.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, $512/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,600
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $276,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.2%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $512
56% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.0%
317% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.8%
19% higher than US avg

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

People

Population424
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female54% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,600
Per Capita$44,600
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty14.8%
Commute20 min

Housing

A
Home Value$276,000
Rent$512
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units225
Rent Burden13.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+27.0%
Graduate+5.4%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Stikine Region a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stikine Region receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Stikine Region has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stikine Region is $61,600, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.0%, unemployment is notably high. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stikine Region is $276,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $512 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.0% have completed high school.

Stikine Region has a population of 424 with a density of 0 people per square mile. The median age is 59.2 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%).

Population

424
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
59.2yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
45,712.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Stikine Region vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.8%
2% above US avg
Spanish3.6%
73% below US avg
Other Languages16.7%

Social Characteristics

Stikine Region vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stikine Region is $61,600, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Stikine Region vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,600
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.0%
317% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.8%
19% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.8 min
Drive Alone80.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Stikine Region is $276,000, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $512 (56% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,000
2% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$512
56% below US avg
Rent Burden13.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.2%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units225

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Stikine Region vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area45,712.9 sq mi (118,396.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.2%
64% below US avg
High School+27.0%
Graduate Degree+5.4%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density0/sq mi
Total Area45,712.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.8 min
Drive Alone80.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.8%

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