Wells
British Columbia · Population 218
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Housing and jobs
Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Wells, with comparisons and sources.
Affordability
Average monthly rent$560/month
BC: $1,494/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2016: $674/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Average rent, 1-bedroom apartmentPurpose-built rentals, CMHC October survey.$889/month
Metro area average · CMHC, 2025
Average rent, 2-bedroom apartmentPurpose-built rentals, CMHC October survey.$1,226/month
Metro area average · CMHC, 2025
Average rent, 3-bedroom apartmentPurpose-built rentals, CMHC October survey.$1,130/month
Metro area average · CMHC, 2025
Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$200,000
BC: $785,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $132,202 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Economy
Population growth (5-year)0.5%
BC: 7.6% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: -11.4% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Unemployment rate37.5%
BC: 8.4% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 6.2% · 2016: 14.8% · Statistics Canada, 2021