Chase, BC

British Columbia

Chase is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 2,399. Residents earn $60,400 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,399 Population 1,656/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $39,400 per capita
$380,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 9.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$380,000 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,400
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $380,000
35% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.5%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.4%
161% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.8%
19% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,399
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density1,656/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$39,400
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty14.8%
Commute31 min

Housing

B
Home Value$380,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,175
Rent Burden14.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,204 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+34.9%
Graduate+1.2%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Chase a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chase receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Chase has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chase is $60,400, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chase is $380,000, 35% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.9% have completed high school.

Chase has a population of 2,399 with a density of 1,656 people per square mile. The median age is 59.6 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.9%), with 2.5% Asian.

Population

2,399
Total Population
2021 Census
1,656
People / sq mi
59.6yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Chase vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.1%
19% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
91% below US avg
Other Languages5.6%

Social Characteristics

Chase vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chase is $60,400, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Chase vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,400
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.4%
161% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.8%
19% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.5 min
Drive Alone79.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Chase is $380,000, 35% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$380,000
35% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden14.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.6%
Renter-Occupied17.5%
Housing Units1,175

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Chase vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density1,656/sq mi
Coordinates50.8165°N, 119.6857°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
84% below US avg
High School+34.9%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,656/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.5 min
Drive Alone79.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.0%

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