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Central Kootenay K

Small town · British Columbia · Population 1,784

Housing and jobs

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

Affordability

54 · Average
Average monthly rent$700/month

BC: $1,494/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $897/month (estimated) · 2016: $736/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

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

BC: $785,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $330,797 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing9.9%

BC: 25.5% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 12.6% (estimated) · 2016: 24.1% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Economy

37 · Below average
Median household income$62,400

BC: $85,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $49,326 (estimated) · 2016: $55,060 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)6.1%

BC: 7.6% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: -4.4% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate17.9%

BC: 8.4% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 11.7% (estimated) · 2016: 9.9% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Sources

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