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Victoria, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
91,867 Population 12,231/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $50,640 per capita
$750,000 Home Value
$1,300 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 278 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 8.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$750,000 home value, $1,300/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Victoria, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,500
10% below
$50,640 per capita
Home Value
$750,000
166% above
Median Rent
$1,300/mo
12% above
34.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
24.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
13.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
278 sunny days/yr

How Victoria Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
266%
Rent
112%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
225%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Victoria a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Victoria residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,640. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 481 business establishments, including 238 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Victoria is $750,000 , 166% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,300/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

26.0% of adults in Victoria hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 24.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Victoria has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population91,867
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density12,231/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$50,640
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty13.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$974

Housing

F
Home Value$750,000
Rent$1,300
Ownership39.5%
Housing Units49,220
Rent Burden34.0%

Crime

C+
Property68/100K
Burglary9/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days278/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation52 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+24.0%
Graduate+14.1%

Community

Commute22 min

Did You Know?

11.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
43.0% work from home.
There are 238 restaurants in the area.