Median Income
$74,000
2% lower than US avg
Home Value
$500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
4.3%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.0%
94% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
8.8%
29% lower than US avg
How Thompson-Nicola N Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population717
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$45,000
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty8.8%
Commute29 min
Housing
C+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units280
Rent Burden14.0%
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+45.7%
Graduate+5.2%
Is Thompson-Nicola N a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Thompson-Nicola N 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 N has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Thompson-Nicola N is $74,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Thompson-Nicola N is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x 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%. 45.7% have completed high school.
Thompson-Nicola N has a population of 717 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%).
Population
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Thompson-Nicola N vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.1% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.6% |
Social Characteristics
Thompson-Nicola N vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Thompson-Nicola N is $74,000, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income: Thompson-Nicola N vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $74,000 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $45,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.0% |
| 94% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
| 29% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 37.5% |
The median home value in Thompson-Nicola N is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $500,000 |
| 77% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 87.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.3% |
| Housing Units | 280 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Thompson-Nicola N vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Thompson-Nicola N vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 904.1 sq mi (2,341.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |