Fort Nelson

Neighbourhood in Northern Rockies · British Columbia · Population 2,452

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Approximate boundaries

Northern Rockies 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 Northern Rockies.

Housing and jobs

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

Affordability

88 · Excellent

Average monthly rent$771/month

Northern Rockies: $804/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $933/month (estimated) · 2016: $1,087/month (estimated) (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$139,859

Northern Rockies: $164,000 · Canada: $472,000 · Estimated · 2016: $270,136 (estimated) (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

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

Northern Rockies: 13.1% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 15% (estimated) · 2016: 17.9% (estimated) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Economy

20 · Below average

Median household income$82,680

Northern Rockies: $84,000 · Canada: $84,000 · Estimated · 2006: $108,943 (estimated) · 2016: $97,827 (estimated) (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)-18.8%

Canada: 5.2% · City-wide figure for Northern Rockies · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate10.9%

Northern Rockies: 9.3% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 6.6% (estimated) · 2016: 14% (estimated) · Statistics Canada, 2021