Wells, BC

British Columbia

Wells is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 218.

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
218 Population 4/sq mi density
$200,000 Home Value
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.3%
69% lower than US avg
Unemployment 39.1%
986% higher than US avg

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

People

Population218
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment39.1%
PovertyN/A
Commute15 min

Housing

Home Value$200,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units105

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+31.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute15 min

Is Wells a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wells receives an overall livability score of 1.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Wells faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

At 39.1%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wells is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.0% have completed high school.

Wells has a population of 218 with a density of 4 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%).

Population

218
Total Population
2021 Census
4
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
61.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Wells vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.5%
22% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages4.6%

Social Characteristics

Wells vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wells is N/A. The unemployment rate is 39.1% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Wells vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment39.1%
986% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.6 min
Drive Alone76.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Wells is $200,000, 29% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.4%
Renter-Occupied28.6%
Housing Units105

Property Tax

10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.3%
69% below US avg
High School+31.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area61.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.6 min
Drive Alone76.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.4%

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