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Sunshine Coast B, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,969 Population 6/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $51,040 per capita
$800,000 Home Value
$1,280 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 6.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$800,000 home value, $1,280/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sunshine Coast B, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,000
0% below
$51,040 per capita
Home Value
$800,000
184% above
Median Rent
$1,280/mo
10% above
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
28.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
13.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
238 sunny days/yr

How Sunshine Coast B Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
284%
Rent
110%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sunshine Coast B a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sunshine Coast B residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,040. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 92 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sunshine Coast B is $800,000 , 184% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,280/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

18.1% of adults in Sunshine Coast B hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 28.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sunshine Coast B has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,969
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$51,040
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty13.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

F
Home Value$800,000
Rent$1,280
Ownership83.5%
Housing Units1,365
Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days238/yr
Rain53.8 in/yr
Elevation13 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+28.7%
Graduate+6.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Did You Know?

35.9% work from home.