Tahsis, BC

British Columbia

Tahsis is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 393. Residents earn $42,000 per year, which is 44% below the national average.

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
393 Population 194/sq mi density
$42,000 Median Income $33,200 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 13.6% income on rent
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$42,000 median income, 35.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$174,000 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,000
44% lower than US avg
Home Value $174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.0%
91% lower than US avg
Unemployment 35.7%
892% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 33.5%
170% higher than US avg

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

People

Population393
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

F
Median Income$42,000
Per Capita$33,200
Unemployment35.7%
Poverty33.5%
Commute10 min

Housing

A
Home Value$174,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units220
Rent Burden13.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation10 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+25.4%
Graduate+3.0%

Community

Commute10 min

Is Tahsis a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tahsis receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Tahsis has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tahsis is $42,000, 44% below the national average of $75,149. At 35.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 33.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tahsis is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.4% have completed high school.

Tahsis has a population of 393 with a density of 194 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%).

Population

393
Total Population
2021 Census
194
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Tahsis vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.6%
13% above US avg
Spanish6.3%
53% below US avg
Other Languages5.1%

Social Characteristics

Tahsis vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tahsis is $42,000, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 35.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 33.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes.

Income: Tahsis vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,000
44% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment35.7%
892% above US avg
Poverty Rate33.5%
170% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time10.3 min
Drive Alone57.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Tahsis is $174,000, 38% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden13.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.6%
Renter-Occupied11.4%
Housing Units220

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Tahsis vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates49.9253°N, 126.6549°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.0%
91% below US avg
High School+25.4%
Graduate Degree+3.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density194/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute10.3 min
Drive Alone57.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.6%

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