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Fraser Lake, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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
37°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Fraser Lake, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,000
6% below
$48,000 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
87% below
43.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
244% above
13.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Fraser Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fraser Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
71%
Rent
71%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
344%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fraser Lake a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fraser Lake residents earn a median household income of $71,000 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,000. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 30 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fraser Lake is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $830/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.4% of adults in Fraser Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 43.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Fraser Lake has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$48,000
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty13.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$923

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$830
Ownership65.9%
Housing Units455
Rent Burden14.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain20.6 in/yr
Elevation2,277 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute22 min