Thompson-Nicola J, BC

British Columbia

Thompson-Nicola J is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,796. Residents earn $98,000 per year, which is 30% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,796 Population 1/sq mi density
$98,000 Median Income $55,600 per capita
$600,000 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$98,000 median income, 7.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $98,000
30% higher than US avg
Home Value $600,000
113% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,100
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.4%
106% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.2%
50% lower than US avg

How Thompson-Nicola J Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,796
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$98,000
Per Capita$55,600
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty6.2%
Commute28 min

Housing

B
Home Value$600,000
Rent$1,100
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units760
Rent Burden15.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+32.5%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Thompson-Nicola J a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Thompson-Nicola J receives an overall livability score of 3.0 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 high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Thompson-Nicola J offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Thompson-Nicola J is $98,000, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.2% 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 Thompson-Nicola J is $600,000, making it a premium housing market at 113% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.5% have completed high school.

Thompson-Nicola J has a population of 1,796 with a density of 1 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 (97.2%).

Population

1,796
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
1,268.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Thompson-Nicola J vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.2%
20% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg
Other Languages5.3%

Social Characteristics

Thompson-Nicola J vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thompson-Nicola J is $98,000, which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Thompson-Nicola J vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$98,000
30% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.2%
50% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Drive Alone90.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home27.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Thompson-Nicola J is $600,000, 113% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$600,000
113% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,100
5% below US avg
Rent Burden15.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.8%
Renter-Occupied11.2%
Housing Units760

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Thompson-Nicola J vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Thompson-Nicola J vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area1,268.6 sq mi (3,285.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.9%
74% below US avg
High School+32.5%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area1,268.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Drive Alone90.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home27.2%

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