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Union Bay, BC

British Columbia

Union Bay is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 109. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
109 Population 975/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 226 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,768
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $560,468
99% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,072
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.1%
14% higher than US avg

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

People

Population109
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density975/mi²
Male / Female52% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,768
Per Capita$46,858
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty14.1%
Commute12 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$560,468
Rent$1,072
Ownership50.0%
Housing Units40
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain60.8 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute12 min

Is Union Bay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Union Bay 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. Union Bay has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Union Bay is $76,768, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Union Bay is $560,468, making it a premium housing market at 99% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Union Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches, including 9.0 inches of snow.

Union Bay has a population of 109 with a density of 975 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age is 31.8 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.4% female and 52.4% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 85.7% of residents.

Population

109
Total Population
975
People / sq mi
31.8yrs
Median Age
18% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Union Bay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 85.7%
9% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 14.3%

Social Characteristics

Union Bay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Union Bay is $76,768, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,858 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $901, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 3 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Union Bay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,768
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,858
Avg Weekly Wage$901

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.1%
14% above US avg
Establishments (County)3

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.3 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Union Bay is $560,468, 99% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,072 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 50.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 40 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$560,468
99% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,072
8% below US avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership50.0%
Owner-Occupied50.0%
Renter-Occupied50.0%
Housing Units40

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Union Bay receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Union Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density975/sq mi
Coordinates49.5838°N, 124.8861°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Sep 9, 2011 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada M6.4 145 km
Jul 19, 2004 62 km SW of Vernon, Canada M6.4 150 km
Jul 15, 2004 51 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.9 142 km
Jan 3, 1994 44 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.7 136 km
Mar 18, 1996 39 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M4.8 147 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 97 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 72 km
May 2, 2001 50 km W of Tofino, Canada M4.7 132 km
Aug 1, 2000 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M4.6 90 km
Feb 23, 1991 67 km SSW of Vernon, Canada M4.6 139 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 117 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 99 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 80 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 79 km
Dec 25, 1999 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.0 126 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 93 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 100 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 53 km
Jun 19, 2017 21 km SSW of Vernon, Canada M3.9 120 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 32 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m — 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 130 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 139 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 141 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 153 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 9.0 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 6.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 5.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 6.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 10.2 in Wettest
December 36°F (2°C) 9.5 in

Union Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (1.3").

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0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 66.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+33.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density975/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.3 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Radio Stations near Union Bay

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFCP 98.9 "Jet FM" Courtenay, BC active rock AAC+ 57 kbps
CFPW 95.7 "Coast FM" Powell River, BC classic hits AAC+ 57 kbps
CJAV-FM "The Peak 93.3" Port Alberni, BC adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
CKLR-FM 97.3 "The Eagle" Courtenay, BC hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
CIQC-FM "99.7 The River" Campbell River, BC hot adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps
Coast FM cornwall, pasty MP3 128 kbps
Spirit FM christian music AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Union Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Comox Air Force Museum
Comox Archives & Museum
Courtenay & District Museum
Courtenay & District Museum & Palaeontology Centre
Cumberland Museum & Archives
Denman Island Museum & Archives
Heritage Air Park
HMCS Alberni Museum & Memorial
Union Bay Museum at the Old Gaolhouse

Libraries in Union Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dora Drinkwater Community Library0.0
VIRL: Bowser Branch0.0
VIRL: Comox Branch0.0
VIRL: Courtenay Branch0.0
VIRL: Cumberland Branch0.0
VIRL: Hornby Island Branch0.0
VIRL: Union Bay Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Union Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Comox Valley Farmers' Market
Comox Valley Farmers' Market
Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
Denman Island Farmers’ Market

Cafes in Union Bay

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bean There

Banks in Union Bay

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Union Bay Credit Union

Breweries in Union Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ace Brewing Company
Gladstone Brewery
Land and Sea Brewery
New Tradition Brewing
RAD Brewing Company
The Cumberland Brewing Company

Ski Resorts Near Union Bay

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Washington Alpine Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Union Bay

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Campbell River AirportYBLMedium Airport
Comox Valley International Airport / CFB ComoxYQQMedium Airport
Powell River AirportYPWMedium Airport
Qualicum Beach AirportXQUMedium Airport
Alberni Valley Regional AirportYPBSmall Airport
Cortes Island (Hansen Airfield) Airport—Small Airport
Courtenay AirparkYCASmall Airport
Smit Field—Small Airport
Texada Gillies Bay AirportYGBSmall Airport

Post Offices in Union Bay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Union Bay

Treatment Centers in Union Bay

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Comox Valley Recovery Centre

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Frequently Asked Questions About Union Bay

What is the population of Union Bay?

Union Bay has a population of 109 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 975 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.4% female and 52.4% male.

Is Union Bay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $76,768, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $560,468 (99% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Union Bay safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Union Bay receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Union Bay?

Union Bay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.8 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Union Bay?

The unemployment rate in Union Bay is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $901. There are 3 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 12 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Union Bay?

The median home value in Union Bay is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 50.0%.

How are the schools in Union Bay?

0.0% of adults in Union Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Union Bay?

The average commute in Union Bay is 12 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 66.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Union Bay?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Union Bay is 100% White. 85.7% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

Denman Island Trust Area, BC 1,165 pop · 4.5 mi Denman Island, BC 1,020 pop · 4.6 mi Royston, BC 1,616 pop · 5.1 mi Cumberland, BC 4,447 pop · 7.1 mi Courtenay, BC 28,420 pop · 8.6 mi Comox Valley A, BC 7,926 pop · 8.8 mi Puntledge, BC 1,387 pop · 8.9 mi Comox Valley B, BC 7,392 pop · 9.1 mi Comox Valley C, BC 9,158 pop · 9.1 mi Hornby Island, BC 1,100 pop · 10.3 mi Alberni-Clayoquot D, BC 1,843 pop · 18.3 mi Alberni-Clayoquot E, BC 2,946 pop · 18.8 mi qathet D, BC 1,126 pop · 19.1 mi Alberni-Clayoquot F, BC 1,977 pop · 22.3 mi
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