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%
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+34.6%
Graduate+0.0%
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
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Cariboo C vs U.S. Average
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.
Income
| Median HH Income | $70,000 |
| 7% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,700 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.3% |
| 158% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
| 35% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
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 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 Burden | 11.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 88.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.5% |
| Housing Units | 560 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Cariboo C vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Cariboo C vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 2,848.5 sq mi (7,377.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |