Tofino, BC

British Columbia

Tofino is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 2,516. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,516 Population 617/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $50,160 per capita
$950,000 Home Value
$1,220 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 12.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$950,000 home value, $1,220/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $950,000
237% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.4%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,220
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 12.0%
233% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

How Tofino Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,516
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density617/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$50,160
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty7.7%
Commute16 min

Housing

F
Home Value$950,000
Rent$1,220
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units945
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation33 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+29.8%
Graduate+7.3%

Community

Commute16 min

Is Tofino a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tofino receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Tofino has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tofino is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 12.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tofino is $950,000, making it a premium housing market at 237% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,220 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 11.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.8% have completed high school.

Tofino has a population of 2,516 with a density of 617 people per square mile. The median age is 36.4 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94%), with 4.3% Asian.

Population

2,516
Total Population
2021 Census
617
People / sq mi
36.4yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Tofino vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.7%
10% above US avg
Spanish4.2%
69% below US avg
Other Languages9.1%

Social Characteristics

Tofino vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tofino is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Tofino vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,000
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,160

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.8 min
Drive Alone60.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Tofino is $950,000, 237% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,220 (5% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$950,000
237% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,220
5% above US avg
Rent Burden21.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied52.9%
Renter-Occupied47.1%
Housing Units945

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Tofino vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Tofino vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density617/sq mi
Coordinates49.1531°N, 125.9074°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.4%
43% below US avg
High School+29.8%
Graduate Degree+7.3%
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density617/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.8 min
Drive Alone60.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.4%

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