Cariboo C, BC

British Columbia

Cariboo C is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,239. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,239 Population 1/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $42,700 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$1,040 Median Rent 11.1% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.2%
88% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,040
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.3%
158% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.8%
35% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,239
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$42,700
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty16.8%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,040
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units560
Rent Burden11.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+34.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Cariboo C a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cariboo C receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Cariboo C has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cariboo C is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cariboo C is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.6% have completed high school.

Cariboo C has a population of 1,239 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

1,239
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
2,848.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54%
Female 46.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Cariboo C vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Cariboo C vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cariboo C is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Cariboo C vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.8%
35% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.6 min
Drive Alone89.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Cariboo C is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,040 (11% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,040
11% below US avg
Rent Burden11.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.4%
Renter-Occupied12.5%
Housing Units560

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area2,848.5 sq mi (7,377.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.2%
88% below US avg
High School+34.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area2,848.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.6 min
Drive Alone89.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

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