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Buffalo Narrows, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,014 Population 39/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $49,600 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$940 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
33°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 18.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $940/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Buffalo Narrows, SK

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,000
12% above
$49,600 per capita
Home Value
$180,000
36% below
Median Rent
$940/mo
19% below
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
35.5% high school+
Unemployment
18.8%
422% above
16.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
33°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Buffalo Narrows Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
112%
Home Value
64%
Rent
81%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
522%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Buffalo Narrows a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Buffalo Narrows residents earn a median household income of $84,000 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,600. The unemployment rate stands at 18.8% (422% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Buffalo Narrows is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $940/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.9% of adults in Buffalo Narrows hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 35.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Buffalo Narrows has an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,014
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

C+
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$49,600
Unemployment18.8%
Poverty16.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$954

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$940
Ownership70.9%
Housing Units275
Rent Burden17.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp33°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain17.8 in/yr
Elevation1,391 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+35.5%
Graduate+2.4%

Community

Commute19 min