Rail America provides freight service. The Comox Valley is a growing, changing and developing community. The main economic trends for the 1990's were primarily a response by the business community to the massive population growth from 1991 to 1995. During this part of the decade, the Comox Valley witnessed high construction levels, numerous small business start-ups together with many new infrastructure projects and developments. The Comox Valley labour force is diverse, experienced and highly motivated.
Many people commute from the Valley to work in nearby communities.
The estimated population in the labour force of the Comox Valley is 29,217. The Comox Valley population as of December 1998 was reported as 59,645 by BC Stats. Currently, the BC Stats estimate for 1999 is 59,746 Boundaries for the Comox Valley are the same as the boundaries for the Local Health Area or School District 71. These include the area covered by the Comox Valley Strathcona Regional District Electoral Areas A, B, C and K as well as the three municipalities of Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland. The Comox Valley has experienced tremendous population growth during recent years as more people discover the excellent environment and lifestyle that can be found here.