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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.

Data updated June 2026

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
43°F Avg Temperature 298 sunny days/yr
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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership82.6%
Housing Units1,175
Rent Burden14.9%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain20.9 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)

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. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Chase has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 298 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches, including 8.7 inches of snow.

Chase has a population of 2,399 with a density of 1,656 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age is 59.6 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.8% female and 48.4% male. The city is predominantly White (96.9%), with 2.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.1% of residents.

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 Only 93.1%
19% above US avg
Spanish 1.3%
91% below US avg
Other Languages 5.6%

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. Per capita income is $39,400. The average weekly wage is $758, 47% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 74 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 18.0% of workers work from home.

Income: Chase vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,400
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,400
Avg Weekly Wage$758

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.4%
161% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.8%
19% above US avg
Establishments (County)74

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below the national average of $1,163). 82.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,175 total housing units in the city. 14.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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

Homeownership82.6%
Owner-Occupied82.6%
Renter-Occupied17.5%
Housing Units1,175

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Chase receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Chase has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 18, 2015.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 104 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 85 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 147 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 104 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 143 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 127 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 121 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 124 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 118 km
Jul 22, 2007 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada M2.6 145 km
Jun 20, 1993 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M2.5 134 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada M2.5 140 km
May 26, 2011 23 km NNW of Princeton, Canada M2.5 144 km
Apr 20, 2008 4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada M2.5 147 km
Jul 21, 2007 5 km ENE of Penticton, Canada M2.5 148 km
Jun 18, 2015 7 km E of Penticton, Canada M2.5 148 km
Aug 24, 2013 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada M2.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 1.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.2 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Chase has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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5.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 84% below the national average of 33.7%. 34.9% have completed high school. 1.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 79.9% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

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

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Chase

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chase Senior Secondary - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chase

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHLW-FM "The Bear 93.1" Barriere, BC community radio AAC 198 kbps

Museums in Chase

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chase Museum

Libraries in Chase

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Chase Public Library0.0
ORL: North Shuswap Branch0.0

Clinics in Chase

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chase Health Centre

Veterinaries in Chase

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chase Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Chase

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jade Mountain
Petro-Canada

Banks in Chase

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Interior Savings Credit Union
RBC Royal Bank

Breweries in Chase

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Crannog Ales
Crannog Ales and Left Fields

Ski Resorts Near Chase

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silver Star Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Harper Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Larch Hills Nordic Ski Trails 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sun Peaks Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Drop Zone Terrain Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flight School Terrain Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Basic Training Terrain Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Chase

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shuswap Regional AirportYSNMedium Airport
Vernon Regional AirportYVEMedium Airport
Douglas Lake AirportDGFSmall Airport
Heffley Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Kamloops Model Airplane Society Airstrip-Small Airport
Knutsford Airfield-Small Airport
Monte Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Prichard Airstrip-Small Airport
Ross Creek Airport-Small Airport
Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport-Small Airport
Shuswap Lake Estates Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chase

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chase

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chase

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jehovah's Witness

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chase

What is the population of Chase?

Chase has a population of 2,399 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 1,656 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 59.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.8% female and 48.4% male.

Is Chase expensive to live in?

The median household income is $60,400, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $380,000 (35% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Chase safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Chase receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Chase?

Chase has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.9 inches, with 8.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chase?

The job market in Chase faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $758. There are 74 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 18.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Chase?

The median home value in Chase is $380,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $800. The homeownership rate is 82.6%.

How are the schools in Chase?

5.5% of adults in Chase hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.9% have completed high school. 1.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Chase?

The average commute in Chase is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Chase?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Chase is 96.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 2.5% Asian. 93.1% of residents speak only English at home.

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