Median Income
$101,000
34% higher than US avg
Home Value
$384,000
36% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
13.6%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,230
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment
5.4%
50% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.1%
51% lower than US avg
How Telkwa Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,474
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density543/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
A
Median Income$101,000
Per Capita$50,100
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty6.1%
Commute28 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$384,000
Rent$1,230
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units565
Rent Burden17.1%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,644 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+32.3%
Graduate+3.6%
Is Telkwa a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Telkwa receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Telkwa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Telkwa is $101,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Telkwa among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Telkwa is $384,000, 36% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,230 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.3% have completed high school.
Telkwa has a population of 1,474 with a density of 543 people per square mile. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%).
Population
1,474
Total Population
2021 Census
35.6yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.9% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.8% |
The median household income in Telkwa is $101,000, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $101,000 |
| 34% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $50,100 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.4% |
| Public Transit | 3.3% |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |
The median home value in Telkwa is $384,000, 36% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,230 (6% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $384,000 |
| 36% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,230 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 17.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 88.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.5% |
| Housing Units | 565 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Telkwa vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,644 ft (501 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 543/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.6970°N, 127.0535°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |