Median Income
$68,000
10% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.4%
75% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.9%
119% higher than US avg
How Trail Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population7,920
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density588/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment7.9%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,735
Rent Burden15.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,427 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+33.5%
Graduate+2.9%
Is Trail a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Trail receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Trail has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Trail is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%.
Education
8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.5% have completed high school.
Trail has a population of 7,920 with a density of 588 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.
Population
7,920
Total Population
2021 Census
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.6% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 8.7% |
The median household income in Trail is $68,000, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income
| Median HH Income | $68,000 |
| 10% below US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.9% |
| 119% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 68.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.2% |
| Housing Units | 3,735 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Trail vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Trail vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 588/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0998°N, 117.7022°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |