Bowser

Neighbourhood in Nanaimo H · British Columbia · Population 1,463

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Approximate boundaries

Nanaimo H doesn't publish neighbourhood boundaries, so AreaScore draws from the Census areas nearest where the name is placed by Natural Resources Canada, Wikidata, OpenStreetMap or AreaScore's own research. The outline follows Census lines and may not match how residents draw it. Figures marked city-wide are for all of Nanaimo H.

Housing and jobs

Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Bowser, with comparisons and sources.

Affordability

56 · Average

Average monthly rent$804/month

Nanaimo H: $940/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $637/month (estimated) · 2016: $716/month (estimated) (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$650,000

Nanaimo H: $700,000 · Canada: $472,000 · Estimated · 2016: $440,740 (estimated) (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing18.5%

Nanaimo H: 21% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 17.5% (estimated) · 2016: 20.3% (estimated) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Economy

61 · Good

Median household income$63,328

Nanaimo H: $68,500 · Canada: $84,000 · Estimated · 2006: $57,138 (estimated) · 2016: $54,646 (estimated) (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)10.5%

Canada: 5.2% · City-wide figure for Nanaimo H · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate11.5%

Nanaimo H: 12.6% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 12.3% (estimated) · 2016: 9% (estimated) · Statistics Canada, 2021