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%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation33 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+29.8%
Graduate+7.3%
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
36.4yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.7% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 9.1% |
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
| Median HH Income | $85,000 |
| 13% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $50,160 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.0% |
| 233% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 15.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 60.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 25.4% |
The median home value in Tofino is $950,000, 237% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,220 (5% above US avg).
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 Burden | 21.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 52.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.1% |
| Housing Units | 945 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Tofino vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 617/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1531°N, 125.9074°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |