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Powell River, BC Area Guide

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Living in Powell River, BC

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Powell River Area Facts

  • Powell River has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Powell River crime rates are 14% higher than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Powell River is 28% lower than the British Columbia average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Powell River? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Willingdon Beach Park and Campsite
      Cranberry Field
      D A Evans Park
      Townsite Dog park
      Welcome to Powell River Park
      Larry Guthro Park
      JP Dallos Field
      Sunset Park

      Entertainment

      Forestry Building
      qathet Museum and Archives Society
      Patricia Theatre
      Townsite Heritage Society
      Gibsons Beach Access

      Food & Drink

      The Beach Hut
      McDonald's
      A&W
      Subway
      Panago
      Dairy Queen
      Capones Cellar
      Paparazzi Pizza

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Powell River? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Powell River.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Powell River? The cost of living in Powell River is 88/100 - which is 28% lower than British Columbia.
      Powell River
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Powell River? Powell River crime rates are 6,867, which are 14% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      6,867 per 100k people

      63% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      63% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Powell River? The median income in Powell River is $68,988 which is 20% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $68,98816% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      52%18% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      56% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Powell River a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      qathet General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Powell River Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Powell River home prices? Powell River home prices are $633,253 - which is 34% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      $633,2534% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      $91957% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      10% higher than the CDN average

      B Powell River Schools

      Does Powell River have good schools? The Powell River graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      13%

      47% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      62%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      C User Ratings

      Is Powell River a good place to live? Powell River has an overall rating of 65% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      65%

      4 total surveys

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