Median Income
$68,500
9% lower than US avg
Home Value
$420,000
49% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$544
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
15.3%
23% higher than US avg
How Thompson-Nicola O Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,523
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$42,800
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty15.3%
Commute39 min
Housing
B
Home Value$420,000
Rent$544
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units655
Rent Burden14.1%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+39.0%
Graduate+1.5%
Is Thompson-Nicola O a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Thompson-Nicola O receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Thompson-Nicola O has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Thompson-Nicola O is $68,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Thompson-Nicola O is $420,000, 49% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $544 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.0% have completed high school.
Thompson-Nicola O has a population of 1,523 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.1%), with 2% Hispanic.
Population
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Thompson-Nicola O vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.1% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 6.6% |
Social Characteristics
Thompson-Nicola O vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Thompson-Nicola O is $68,500, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.
Income: Thompson-Nicola O vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $68,500 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% |
| 23% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 39.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 36.7% |
The median home value in Thompson-Nicola O is $420,000, 49% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $544 (53% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $420,000 |
| 49% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $544 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 89.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.7% |
| Housing Units | 655 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Thompson-Nicola O vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Thompson-Nicola O vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 2,077.7 sq mi (5,381.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |