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Vanderhoof, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,346 Population 209/sq mi density
$90,000 Median Income $49,600 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Vanderhoof, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,000
20% above
$49,600 per capita
Home Value
$300,000
6% above
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
74% below
37.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
8.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
300 sunny days/yr

How Vanderhoof Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
120%
Home Value
106%
Rent
73%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vanderhoof a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vanderhoof residents earn a median household income of $90,000 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,600. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vanderhoof is $300,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $850/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.7% of adults in Vanderhoof hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 37.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Vanderhoof has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,346
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$49,600
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty8.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$954

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$850
Ownership70.0%
Housing Units1,785
Rent Burden14.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain19.8 in/yr
Elevation2,093 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+37.1%
Graduate+2.8%

Community

Commute16 min