Sunshine Coast E, BC

British Columbia

Sunshine Coast E is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 3,883. Residents earn $87,000 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,883 Population 465/sq mi density
$87,000 Median Income $52,050 per capita
$800,000 Home Value
$1,400 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$87,000 median income, 6.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$800,000 home value, $1,400/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,000
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $800,000
184% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,400
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.1%
69% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.4%
16% lower than US avg

How Sunshine Coast E Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,883
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density465/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

B+
Median Income$87,000
Per Capita$52,050
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty10.4%
Commute22 min

Housing

F
Home Value$800,000
Rent$1,400
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,615
Rent Burden17.5%

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+29.2%
Graduate+7.8%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Sunshine Coast E a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sunshine Coast E receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Sunshine Coast E has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sunshine Coast E is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sunshine Coast E is $800,000, making it a premium housing market at 184% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,400 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.2% have completed high school.

Sunshine Coast E has a population of 3,883 with a density of 465 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.4%), with 5.1% Asian.

Population

3,883
Total Population
465
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
8.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Sunshine Coast E vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.6%
15% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
89% below US avg
Other Languages8%

Social Characteristics

Sunshine Coast E vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sunshine Coast E is $87,000, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Sunshine Coast E vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,000
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,050

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.4%
16% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.4 min
Drive Alone76.5%
Public Transit4.9%
Work from Home32.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Sunshine Coast E is $800,000, 184% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,400 (20% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$800,000
184% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,400
20% above US avg
Rent Burden17.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.4%
Renter-Occupied17.7%
Housing Units1,615

Property Tax

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+29.2%
Graduate Degree+7.8%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density465/sq mi
Total Area8.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.4 min
Drive Alone76.5%
Public Transit4.9%
Work from Home32.5%

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