Median Income
$54,000
28% lower than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$168
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
25.6%
106% higher than US avg
How Cariboo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population22,780
Median Age46.8 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / FemaleN/A
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,000
Per Capita$32,400
UnemploymentN/A
Poverty25.6%
Commute33 min
Housing
A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$168
OwnershipN/A
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
AQIN/A
Rain85.8 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation367 ft
Education
Bachelor's+N/A
High School+N/A
Is Cariboo a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cariboo receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Cariboo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cariboo is $54,000, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The poverty rate of 25.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Cariboo is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $168 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Climate & Weather
Cariboo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.8 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow.
Cariboo has a population of 22,780. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.1%).
Population
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 87.6% |
| 12% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 10.1% |
The median household income in Cariboo is $54,000, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $54,000 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $32,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| |
| Poverty Rate | 25.6% |
| 106% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 33.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 78.3% |
The median home value in Cariboo is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $168 (86% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $168 |
| 86% below US avg |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Cariboo vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Cariboo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Cariboo has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 85.8 inches. The area enjoys 214 sunny days per year.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 85.8 inches |
| 126% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 45.1 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.2500°N, 122.8833°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |