Cariboo B, BC

British Columbia

Cariboo B is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 3,864. Residents earn $79,500 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,864 Population 7/sq mi density
$79,500 Median Income $47,520 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 9.8% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$79,500 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $900/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Community

Commute25 min

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

3,864
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
545.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Cariboo B vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

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.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,500
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,520

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.2%
2% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Drive Alone88.4%
Public Transit1.8%
Work from Home13.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Cariboo B 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 Burden9.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.5%
Renter-Occupied13.5%
Housing Units1,625

Property Tax

8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.4%
75% below US avg
High School+38.9%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area545.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Drive Alone88.4%
Public Transit1.8%
Work from Home13.5%

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