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Strathcona, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,585 Population 262/sq mi density
$60,800 Median Income $48,120 per capita
$600,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 230 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Strathcona, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,800
19% below
$48,120 per capita
Home Value
$600,000
113% above
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
2% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
17.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
230 sunny days/yr

How Strathcona Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Strathcona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
213%
Rent
64%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Strathcona a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Strathcona residents earn a median household income of $60,800 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,120. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 390 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Strathcona is $600,000 , 113% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $750/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

32.9% of adults in Strathcona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Strathcona has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,585
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,800
Per Capita$48,120
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty17.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Housing

F
Home Value$600,000
Rent$750
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units5,034
Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days230/yr
Rain60.2 in/yr
Elevation33 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute29 min

Did You Know?

36.7% work from home.