Port Alberni Real Estate
Whether you’re looking to settle down in the tranquil Alberni Valley or you’re looking for an investment property, Port Alberni offers great value in today’s real estate market.
One of the most attractive aspects of the area’s real estate opportunities is that there is a large inventory of properties for sale. This fact does not stem from any negative factors about Port Alberni – in fact it’s quite the opposite. Port Alberni used to be one of the busiest cities in British Columbia, mainly due to the mid-Century industrial boom in fishing, logging and mining. With all of the incoming residents came new developments, new homes, and of course that means more real estate for the Port Alberni region.
Following the natural trend of North America’s dwindling resource economy, the region’s population has now settled down to a comfortable 25,000 residents (approximate population, including surrounding Alberni Valley). This relatively small population coupled with the region’s many outdoor activities, makes Port Alberni a very attractive place to relocate. Because of these qualities, and the many benefits of a mild climate and a central island location, Port Alberni is the buzz of Vancouver Island’s real estate sector.
Central Vancouver Island Location
Having a look at this map of Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, you’ll be able to see that the city is located right in the middle of the island. This central location allows quick driving access to the two neighboring cities of Nanaimo (about 45 minutes) and Courtenay / Comox (about 1 hour). With the recent boom in tourism in the villages of Tofino and Ucluelet, Port Alberni’s location on the route to the west coast of Vancouver Island has attracted surfers and beachcombers into its real estate market.
Port Alberni's Exceptional Climate
Anyone with experience in the real estate sector knows that climate is one of the main drivers of a region’s popularity. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that Port Alberni is a hot-bed of real estate activity. The below chart of climate data shows some staggering statistics that folks might be interested in when considering the region as an investment or new home opportunity. Pay particular attention to the annual averages.
Weather data for Port Alberni |
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 14.7 (58) |
17.6 (64) |
23.3 (74) |
27.5 (82) |
34.1 (93) |
34.7 (94) |
36.1 (97) |
38.4 (101) |
35.1 (95) |
27.1 (81) |
17.2 (63) |
15.6 (60) |
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| Average high °C (°F) | 4.6 (40) |
7.1 (45) |
10.8 (51) |
14 (57) |
17.7 (64) |
20.5 (69) |
24.2 (76) |
25.2 (77) |
21.7 (71) |
14.8 (59) |
7.9 (46) |
4.7 (40) |
14.4 (58) |
| Average low °C (°F) | -0.5 (31) |
0.1 (32) |
0.9 (34) |
2.7 (37) |
5.6 (42) |
8.6 (47) |
10.3 (51) |
10.5 (51) |
7.6 (46) |
5 (41) |
2.2 (36) |
0.2 (32) |
4.4 (40) |
| Record low °C (°F) | -17.8 (-0) |
-15.1 (5) |
-9.4 (15) |
-6.1 (21) |
-2.8 (27) |
0 (32) |
2.2 (36) |
1.1 (34) |
-3.3 (26) |
-8.5 (17) |
-16.8 (2) |
-14.8 (5) |
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| Precipitation mm (inches) | 272.5 (10.73) |
260.1 (10.24) |
203.9 (8.03) |
109.8 (4.32) |
75 (2.95) |
49.4 (1.94) |
27.1 (1.07) |
41.8 (1.65) |
65.1 (2.56) |
194.2 (7.65) |
309.4 (12.18) |
302.4 (11.91) |
1,910.7 (75.22) |
| Source: Environment Canada 2009-07-11 | |||||||||||||