Ucluelet, BC

British Columbia

Ucluelet is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 2,066. Residents earn $83,000 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,066 Population 826/sq mi density
$83,000 Median Income $45,680 per capita
$700,000 Home Value
$1,200 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$83,000 median income, 8.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$700,000 home value, $1,200/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,000
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $700,000
148% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.5%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,200
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.1%
125% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.3%
25% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,066
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density826/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

B+
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$45,680
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty9.3%
Commute19 min

Housing

D
Home Value$700,000
Rent$1,200
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units880
Rent Burden25.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation66 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+33.5%
Graduate+7.6%

Community

Commute19 min

Is Ucluelet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ucluelet receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Ucluelet has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ucluelet is $83,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ucluelet is $700,000, making it a premium housing market at 148% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.5% have completed high school.

Ucluelet has a population of 2,066 with a density of 826 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.2%), with 1.3% Black, 5.3% Asian.

Population

2,066
Total Population
2021 Census
826
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Ucluelet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.9%
12% above US avg
Spanish3.2%
76% below US avg
Other Languages9%

Social Characteristics

Ucluelet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ucluelet is $83,000, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Ucluelet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,000
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,680

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.3%
25% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.7 min
Drive Alone75.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Ucluelet is $700,000, 148% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,200 (3% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$700,000
148% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,200
3% above US avg
Rent Burden25.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units880

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density826/sq mi
Coordinates48.9415°N, 125.5464°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.5%
42% below US avg
High School+33.5%
Graduate Degree+7.6%
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density826/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.7 min
Drive Alone75.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.0%

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