Fraser Lake, BC

British Columbia

Fraser Lake is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 965. Residents earn $71,000 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
965 Population 615/sq mi density
$71,000 Median Income $48,000 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.4%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $830
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.4%
244% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.0%
5% higher than US avg

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

People

Population965
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density615/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$48,000
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty13.0%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$830
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units455
Rent Burden14.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,277 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+43.5%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Fraser Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fraser Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Fraser Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fraser Lake is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.4%, unemployment is notably high. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fraser Lake is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.5% have completed high school.

Fraser Lake has a population of 965 with a density of 615 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.9%), with 2.1% Asian.

Population

965
Total Population
2021 Census
615
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Fraser Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.7%
16% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg
Other Languages8.8%

Social Characteristics

Fraser Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fraser Lake is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Fraser Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,000
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$48,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.4%
244% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.8 min
Drive Alone89.3%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home4.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Fraser Lake is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $830 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$830
29% below US avg
Rent Burden14.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.9%
Renter-Occupied33.0%
Housing Units455

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Fraser Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,277 ft (694 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density615/sq mi
Coordinates54.0581°N, 124.8504°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.4%
87% below US avg
High School+43.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density615/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.8 min
Drive Alone89.3%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home4.0%

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