White Rock, BC

British Columbia

White Rock is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 21,939. Residents earn $73,000 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
21,939 Population 10,983/sq mi density
$73,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$73,000 median income, 8.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,000
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.8%
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.0%
122% higher than US avg

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

People

Population21,939
Median AgeN/A
Density10,983/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment8.0%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units10,735
Rent Burden32.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+30.3%
Graduate+9.0%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is White Rock a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, White Rock receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. White Rock has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in White Rock is $73,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.3% have completed high school.

White Rock has a population of 21,939 with a density of 10,983 people per square mile.

Population

21,939
Total Population
2021 Census
10,983
People / sq mi
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.4%
Female 54.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White Rock vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

White Rock vs U.S. Average

The median household income in White Rock is $73,000, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: White Rock vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,000
3% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden32.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.8%
Renter-Occupied35.2%
Housing Units10,735

Property Tax

Health Metrics: White Rock vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: White Rock vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density10,983/sq mi
Coordinates49.0205°N, 122.7951°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.8%
47% below US avg
High School+30.3%
Graduate Degree+9.0%
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density10,983/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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