Thompson-Nicola P, BC

British Columbia

Thompson-Nicola P is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 4,098. Residents earn $94,000 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,098 Population 7/sq mi density
$94,000 Median Income $54,250 per capita
$552,000 Home Value
$1,300 Median Rent 13.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$94,000 median income, 7.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$552,000 home value, $1,300/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,000
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $552,000
96% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.4%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,300
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
40% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,098
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$94,000
Per Capita$54,250
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty7.4%
Commute33 min

Housing

B
Home Value$552,000
Rent$1,300
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,725
Rent Burden13.0%

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+34.5%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute33 min

Is Thompson-Nicola P a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Thompson-Nicola P 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 P offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Thompson-Nicola P is $94,000, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Thompson-Nicola P is $552,000, making it a premium housing market at 96% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.5% have completed high school.

Thompson-Nicola P has a population of 4,098 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%), with 1.1% Asian.

Population

4,098
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
597.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Thompson-Nicola P vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.3%
19% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages5.5%

Social Characteristics

Thompson-Nicola P vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thompson-Nicola P is $94,000, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Thompson-Nicola P vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,000
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,250

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.2 min
Drive Alone88.4%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home19.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Thompson-Nicola P is $552,000, 96% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,300 (12% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$552,000
96% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,300
12% above US avg
Rent Burden13.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.3%
Renter-Occupied8.7%
Housing Units1,725

Property Tax

9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.4%
72% below US avg
High School+34.5%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area597.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.2 min
Drive Alone88.4%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home19.7%

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