Median Income
$68,500
9% lower than US avg
Home Value
$282,000
0% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
3.8%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$700
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.2%
239% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
18.0%
45% higher than US avg
How Cariboo I Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,485
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C+
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$40,900
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty18.0%
Commute29 min
Housing
A
Home Value$282,000
Rent$700
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units660
Rent Burden8.3%
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+33.5%
Graduate+1.1%
Is Cariboo I a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cariboo I receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Cariboo I has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cariboo I is $68,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Cariboo I is $282,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
3.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.5% have completed high school.
Cariboo I has a population of 1,485 with a density of 0 people per square mile. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Cariboo I vs U.S. Average
Social Characteristics
Cariboo I vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Cariboo I is $68,500, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income: Cariboo I vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $68,500 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $40,900 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.2% |
| 239% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
| 45% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |
The median home value in Cariboo I is $282,000, 0% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $282,000 |
| 0% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 86.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.6% |
| Housing Units | 660 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Cariboo I vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Cariboo I vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 4,600.8 sq mi (11,916.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |