Central Kootenay B

Small town · British Columbia · Population 4,802

Housing and jobs

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

35 · Below average

Average monthly rent$920/month

BC: $1,494/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $671/month (estimated) · 2016: $876/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$400,000

BC: $785,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $331,203 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing13.9%

BC: 25.5% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 16.4% (estimated) · 2016: 17.3% · Statistics Canada, 2021

52 · Average

Median household income$67,000

BC: $85,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $51,504 (estimated) · 2016: $59,047 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)3.1%

BC: 7.6% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: 4.3% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate7.9%

BC: 8.4% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 6% (estimated) · 2016: 9% · Statistics Canada, 2021