Cariboo A, BC

British Columbia

Cariboo A is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 6,169. Residents earn $80,000 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
6,169 Population 21/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $49,520 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 10.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,000
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.1%
208% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.5%
15% lower than US avg

How Cariboo A Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,169
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$49,520
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty10.5%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,605
Rent Burden10.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+34.3%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Cariboo A a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cariboo A receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Cariboo A offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cariboo A is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.1%, unemployment is notably high. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cariboo A is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.3% have completed high school.

Cariboo A has a population of 6,169 with a density of 21 people per square mile. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%), with 1.6% Asian.

Population

6,169
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
300.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Cariboo A vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Cariboo A vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cariboo A is $80,000, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Cariboo A vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,000
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,520

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.1%
208% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.5%
15% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.1 min
Drive Alone88.3%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home7.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Cariboo A is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden10.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.3%
Renter-Occupied12.7%
Housing Units2,605

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Cariboo A vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Cariboo A vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area300.4 sq mi (778.1 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
82% below US avg
High School+34.3%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density21/sq mi
Total Area300.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.1 min
Drive Alone88.3%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home7.3%

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