Cariboo I, BC

British Columbia

Cariboo I is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,485. Residents earn $68,500 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,485 Population 0/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income $40,900 per capita
$282,000 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 8.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$282,000 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+33.5%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute29 min

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

1,485
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
4,600.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Cariboo I vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

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.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,500
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.2%
239% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.0%
45% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.8 min
Drive Alone85.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Cariboo I is $282,000, 0% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden8.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.4%
Renter-Occupied13.6%
Housing Units660

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area4,600.8 sq mi (11,916.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
3.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.8%
89% below US avg
High School+33.5%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density0/sq mi
Total Area4,600.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.8 min
Drive Alone85.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.5%

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