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Living in Caribou

The city had 5 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 72.3% and the vacancy rate was 9.9%. Its population was 7,382 in July 2026. There were 203 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0725 sources

Population7,321people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,226EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent665.4EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.45%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime944incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 40% belowOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City
PM2.5, annual mean4.63µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Caribou?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Caribou.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$757 per month, while the median home value was US$134,100 in July 2026. 45.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Caribou recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet18Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan19Official · national market
Median gross rent$757/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent45.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)9.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,669 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)661.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent665.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Caribou a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker59%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 50–68%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–71%
Student62%strong on cost, weak on work · range 52–72%
Family73%strong on family, weak on cost · range 64–82%
Retirement57%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 46–68%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 295 of 7,321 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$53,709 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Caribou is 3.5%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income53,709 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband66.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription82.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet13.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,226 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,517 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov9Official
Unemployment rate3.45 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Caribou?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,517 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€2,022of €2,766 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,766
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €662
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,022
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Caribou Salary needed to live in Caribou

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Caribou. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Caribou. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher91.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools5 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents15.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents203 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,337 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Caribou when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesCaribou highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Caribou highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Caribou944
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents944 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City8Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents106 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time14.71 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work4.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportCAR3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport1 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Caribou. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Caribou.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Caribou is 4.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.63 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202424Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan -6.22 · Feb -4.39 · Mar 1.28 · Apr 8.72 · May 17.22 · Jun 22.28 · Jul 25.06 · Aug 24.28 · Sep 19.61 · Oct 11.78 · Nov 4.17 · Dec -2.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014607 (CARIBOU WFO)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -16.33 · Feb -15.33 · Mar -9.11 · Apr -1.44 · May 5.22 · Jun 10.33 · Jul 13.5 · Aug 12.28 · Sep 7.72 · Oct 2.17 · Nov -3.56 · Dec -10.94 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014607 (CARIBOU WFO)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -11.3 · Feb -9.9 · Mar -3.9 · Apr 3.6 · May 11.2 · Jun 16.3 · Jul 19.3 · Aug 18.3 · Sep 13.7 · Oct 7 · Nov 0.3 · Dec -6.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI20Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 74.93 · Feb 61.47 · Mar 70.36 · Apr 75.95 · May 87.88 · Jun 98.81 · Jul 107.4 · Aug 91.69 · Sep 87.38 · Oct 101.3 · Nov 85.09 · Dec 91.44 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014607 (CARIBOU WFO)15Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading52.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean5.67 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites9 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,073 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.68 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature5.91 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-7.47 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Green Bay ±2.8 °C. Elsewhere: Gatineau (Canada) ±1.9 °C, Barrie (Canada) ±2.1 °C, Saguenay (Canada) ±1.7 °C, Jönköping (Sweden) ±3.8 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±4.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 295 is not 1.3% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.31 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents295 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density35.65 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population7,321 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value134,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes72.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate51.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage69.88 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage78.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance4.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher28.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available88.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,178 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home12.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans72.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Caribou

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Holly Springs as a Caribou alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1537 km, better on 2 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Median gross pay, region and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Nearest airport: 26.0 km Holly Springs vs 1.0 km Caribou+2500%
  • Residents: 50,288 Holly Springs vs 7,321 Caribou+587%
  • Foreign residents: 4.9% Holly Springs vs 1.3% Caribou+269%
  • Median gross pay, city: €5,042 Holly Springs vs €3,226 Caribou+56%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.6 µg/m³ Holly Springs vs 4.6 µg/m³ Caribou+64%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,842 Holly Springs vs €3,517 Caribouno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,110 (2023) Holly Springs vs 944 (2025) Caribouno percentage
Full comparisonMore about Holly Springs

Cities near Caribou

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Caribou, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Unionville7,322 residentsWalled Lake7,320 residentsHeber Springs7,323 residentsBatesville7,325 residentsSt. James7,315 residentsEast Hills7,328 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Caribou?

The median gross salary is 3,517 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Caribou?

The unemployment rate is 3.45 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Caribou?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4.63 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is within the WHO guideline. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Caribou?

Police recorded 944 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Caribou?

The published population is 7,321 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Caribou?

295 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Caribou a good place to live?

Caribou may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Caribou?

Presque Isle is near Caribou. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  9. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  10. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014607 (CARIBOU WFO) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  9. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  14. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  15. Wikidata identity and coordinates — Q1010699 Wikidata identity and coordinates · wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-05

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