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Tofino, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /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
49°F Avg Temperature 140 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Tofino, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,000
13% above
$50,160 per capita
Home Value
$950,000
237% above
Median Rent
$1,220/mo
5% above
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
43% below
29.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.0%
233% above
7.7% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
140 sunny days/yr

How Tofino Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tofino's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
113%
Home Value
337%
Rent
105%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
333%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tofino a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tofino residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,160. The unemployment rate stands at 12.0% (233% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 78 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tofino is $950,000 , 237% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,220/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

19.4% of adults in Tofino hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 29.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Tofino has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 140 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 124.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$50,160
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty7.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

F
Home Value$950,000
Rent$1,220
Ownership52.9%
Housing Units945
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days140/yr
Rain124.3 in/yr
Elevation33 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute16 min

Did You Know?

25.4% work from home.