Cache Creek, BC

British Columbia

Cache Creek is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 969. Residents earn $55,200 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
969 Population 241/sq mi density
$55,200 Median Income $37,000 per capita
$256,000 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 12.6% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$55,200 median income, 13.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$256,000 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,200
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $256,000
9% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.0%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent $700
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.0%
261% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.8%
44% higher than US avg

How Cache Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population969
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density241/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,200
Per Capita$37,000
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty17.8%
Commute22 min

Housing

A
Home Value$256,000
Rent$700
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units480
Rent Burden12.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,526 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+41.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Cache Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cache Creek receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Cache Creek has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cache Creek is $55,200, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cache Creek is $256,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.6% have completed high school.

Cache Creek has a population of 969 with a density of 241 people per square mile. The median age is 57.2 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.2%), with 3.2% Asian.

Population

969
Total Population
2021 Census
241
People / sq mi
57.2yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
4.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Cache Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.2%
16% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
92% below US avg
Other Languages7.7%

Social Characteristics

Cache Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cache Creek is $55,200, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Cache Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,200
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.8%
44% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Cache Creek is $256,000, 9% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$256,000
9% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$700
40% below US avg
Rent Burden12.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.5%
Renter-Occupied13.5%
Housing Units480

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Cache Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Cache Creek vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density241/sq mi
Coordinates50.8101°N, 121.3246°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.0%
91% below US avg
High School+41.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density241/sq mi
Total Area4.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.1%

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