Trail, BC

British Columbia

Trail is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 7,920. Residents earn $68,000 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
7,920 Population 588/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 15.3% income on rent
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 7.9% unemployment
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,427 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+33.5%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

CommuteN/A

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
588
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
13.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Trail vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.6%
15% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg
Other Languages8.7%

Social Characteristics

Trail vs U.S. Average

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: Trail vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,000
10% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden15.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.8%
Renter-Occupied31.2%
Housing Units3,735

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,427 ft (435 m)
Area13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²)
Population Density588/sq mi
Coordinates49.0998°N, 117.7022°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.4%
75% below US avg
High School+33.5%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density588/sq mi
Total Area13.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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