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Housing and jobs

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

Affordability

27 · Below average
Average monthly rent$1,030/month

BC: $1,494/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $693/month (estimated) · 2016: $829/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$348,000

BC: $785,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $285,884 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing17.8%

BC: 25.5% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 20.8% (estimated) · 2016: 22.5% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Economy

17 · Poor
Median household income$64,500

BC: $85,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $52,322 (estimated) · 2016: $55,157 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)-1%

BC: 7.6% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: 2.3% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate15.2%

BC: 8.4% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 9.5% (estimated) · 2016: 8% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Sources

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