Median Income
$64,500
14% lower than US avg
Home Value
$220,000
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.4%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$810
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.8%
61% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
19.6%
58% higher than US avg
How Arborg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,279
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,493/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$40,900
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty19.6%
Commute19 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$220,000
Rent$810
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units515
Rent Burden11.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation755 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+38.4%
Graduate+1.1%
Is Arborg a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Arborg receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Arborg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Arborg is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 19.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Arborg is $220,000, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.4% have completed high school.
Arborg has a population of 1,279 with a density of 1,493 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.5%), with 5.1% Asian.
Population
1,279
Total Population
2021 Census
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 73.4% |
| 6% below US avg |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 25.8% |
The median household income in Arborg is $64,500, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $64,500 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $40,900 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% |
| 58% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |
The median home value in Arborg is $220,000, 22% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $810 (30% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $220,000 |
| 22% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $810 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 59.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.8% |
| Housing Units | 515 |
Property Tax
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Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,493/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9072°N, 97.2176°W |
| Timezone | America/Winnipeg |