Thompson-Nicola M, BC

British Columbia

Thompson-Nicola M is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,637. Residents earn $78,000 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,637 Population 1/sq mi density
$78,000 Median Income $48,800 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$870 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$78,000 median income, 9.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $870/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,000
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.3%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $870
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.5%
164% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.9%
4% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,637
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$78,000
Per Capita$48,800
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty11.9%
Commute26 min

Housing

B
Home Value$448,000
Rent$870
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units730
Rent Burden13.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+36.2%
Graduate+2.8%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Thompson-Nicola M a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Thompson-Nicola M receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Thompson-Nicola M has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Thompson-Nicola M is $78,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.5%, unemployment is notably high. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Thompson-Nicola M is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.2% have completed high school.

Thompson-Nicola M has a population of 1,637 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

1,637
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
1,484.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Thompson-Nicola M vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.0%
18% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages5.8%

Social Characteristics

Thompson-Nicola M vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thompson-Nicola M is $78,000, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Thompson-Nicola M vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,000
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.5%
164% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.9%
4% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.0 min
Drive Alone88.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Thompson-Nicola M is $448,000, 59% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$448,000
59% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$870
25% below US avg
Rent Burden13.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.6%
Renter-Occupied16.4%
Housing Units730

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area1,484.7 sq mi (3,845.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.3%
87% below US avg
High School+36.2%
Graduate Degree+2.8%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area1,484.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.0 min
Drive Alone88.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.6%

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