Median Income
$79,500
6% higher than US avg
Home Value
$300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.4%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.0%
150% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.2%
2% lower than US avg
How Cariboo B Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,864
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
B
Median Income$79,500
Per Capita$47,520
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty12.2%
Commute25 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,625
Rent Burden9.8%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+38.9%
Graduate+2.5%
Is Cariboo B a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cariboo B receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Cariboo B offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cariboo B is $79,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.0%, unemployment is notably high. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Cariboo B 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
8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.9% have completed high school.
Cariboo B has a population of 3,864 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%), with 1.4% Asian.
Population
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Cariboo B vs U.S. Average
Social Characteristics
Cariboo B vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Cariboo B is $79,500, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income: Cariboo B vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $79,500 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $47,520 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.0% |
| 150% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
| 2% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.4% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 13.5% |
The median home value in Cariboo B is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).
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 Burden | 9.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 86.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,625 |
Property Tax