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Telkwa, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,474 Population 543/sq mi density
$101,000 Median Income $50,100 per capita
$384,000 Home Value
$1,230 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 298 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$101,000 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$384,000 home value, $1,230/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Telkwa, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,000
34% above
$50,100 per capita
Home Value
$384,000
36% above
Median Rent
$1,230/mo
6% above
17.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
32.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
6.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
298 sunny days/yr

How Telkwa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
134%
Home Value
136%
Rent
106%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Telkwa a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Telkwa residents earn a median household income of $101,000 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,100. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 46 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Telkwa is $384,000 , 36% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,230/month, with 17.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

13.6% of adults in Telkwa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 32.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Telkwa has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,474
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density543/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%

Economy

A
Median Income$101,000
Per Capita$50,100
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty6.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$963

Housing

A+
Home Value$384,000
Rent$1,230
Ownership88.5%
Housing Units565
Rent Burden17.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days298/yr
Rain20.7 in/yr
Elevation1,644 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+32.3%
Graduate+3.6%

Community

Commute28 min