Median Income
$90,000
20% higher than US avg
Home Value
$300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.2%
128% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
8.9%
28% lower than US avg
How Vanderhoof Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,346
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Economy
B+
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$49,600
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty8.9%
Commute16 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,785
Rent Burden14.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,093 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+37.1%
Graduate+2.8%
Is Vanderhoof a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Vanderhoof receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Vanderhoof offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Vanderhoof is $90,000, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Vanderhoof is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.1% have completed high school.
Vanderhoof has a population of 4,346 with a density of 209 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.9%), with 4.7% Asian.
Population
4,346
Total Population
2021 Census
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Vanderhoof vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 87.1% |
| 11% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 12% |
Social Characteristics
Vanderhoof vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Vanderhoof is $90,000, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.
Income: Vanderhoof vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $90,000 |
| 20% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $49,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.2% |
| 128% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
| 28% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 16.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |
The median home value in Vanderhoof is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $300,000 |
| 6% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,785 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Vanderhoof vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Vanderhoof vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,093 ft (638 m) |
| Area | 20.8 sq mi (53.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.0166°N, 124.0198°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |