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Central Kootenay A

Small town · British Columbia · Population 2,241

Housing and jobs

Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Central Kootenay A, with comparisons and sources.

Affordability

39 · Below average
Average monthly rent$770/month

BC: $1,494/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $474/month (estimated) · 2016: $752/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$420,000

BC: $785,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $384,784 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing15%

BC: 25.5% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 19.4% (estimated) · 2016: 22% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Economy

65 · Good
Median household income$60,400

BC: $85,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $44,547 (estimated) · 2016: $53,605 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)16.1%

BC: 7.6% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: -4.9% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate9.7%

BC: 8.4% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 15.1% (estimated) · 2016: 11.9% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Sources

Adapted from Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021 (Census Profile). This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada.