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Surrey, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
568,322 Population 4,657/sq mi density
$98,000 Median Income $45,280 per capita
$1,000,000 Home Value
$1,300 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 222 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$98,000 median income, 8.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,000,000 home value, $1,300/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Surrey, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,000
30% above
$45,280 per capita
Home Value
$1,000,000
255% above
Median Rent
$1,300/mo
12% above
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
31.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
8.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
222 sunny days/yr

How Surrey Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
130%
Home Value
355%
Rent
112%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
239%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Surrey 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

Surrey residents earn a median household income of $98,000 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,280. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 95 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Surrey is $1,000,000 , 255% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,300/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

17.5% of adults in Surrey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 31.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Surrey has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population568,322
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density4,657/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$98,000
Per Capita$45,280
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty8.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$871

Housing

F
Home Value$1,000,000
Rent$1,300
Ownership69.5%
Housing Units185,670
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days222/yr
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation259 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+31.7%
Graduate+7.0%

Community

Commute33 min

Did You Know?

13.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
20.2% work from home.