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%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation66 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+33.5%
Graduate+7.6%
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
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 87.9% |
| 12% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 9% |
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
| Median HH Income | $83,000 |
| 10% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $45,680 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| 25% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 25.0% |
The median home value in Ucluelet is $700,000, 148% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,200 (3% above US avg).
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 Burden | 25.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 880 |
Property Tax
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Healthcare Access
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Crime Rates: Ucluelet vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 826/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9415°N, 125.5464°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |