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Vancouver, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
662,248 Population 14,892/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $59,550 per capita
$1,450,000 Home Value
$1,570 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 230 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 9.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,450,000 home value, $1,570/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Vancouver, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,000
9% above
$59,550 per capita
Home Value
$1,450,000
414% above
Median Rent
$1,570/mo
35% above
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
16% below
23.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
13.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
230 sunny days/yr

How Vancouver Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Vancouver's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
109%
Home Value
514%
Rent
135%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
250%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vancouver a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vancouver residents earn a median household income of $82,000 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,550. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,192 business establishments, including 1,209 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vancouver is $1,450,000 , 414% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,570/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

28.3% of adults in Vancouver hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 23.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Vancouver has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population662,248
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density14,892/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$59,550
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty13.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145

Housing

F
Home Value$1,450,000
Rent$1,570
Ownership45.5%
Housing Units305,335
Rent Burden33.5%

Crime

C+
Property84/100K
Burglary12/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days230/yr
Rain65.6 in/yr
Elevation240 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+23.2%
Graduate+13.8%

Community

Commute29 min

Did You Know?

22.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
52.6% work from home.
There are 1,209 restaurants in the area.