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Cartier, MB

Manitoba

Cartier is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 3,344. Residents earn $100,000 per year, which is 33% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,344 Population 16/sq mi density
$100,000 Median Income $57,550 per capita
$352,000 Home Value
$820 Median Rent 12.7% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$100,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$352,000 home value, $820/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $100,000
33% higher than US avg
Home Value $352,000
25% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.3%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $820
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
40% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,344
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$100,000
Per Capita$57,550
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty7.4%
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$352,000
Rent$820
Ownership92.6%
Housing Units810
Rent Burden12.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+32.3%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute34 min

Is Cartier a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cartier receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Cartier offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cartier is $100,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 33% above $75,149. This places Cartier among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cartier is $352,000, 25% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $820 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cartier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 274 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 12.0 inches of snow.

Cartier has a population of 3,344 with a density of 16 people per square mile, spread across 213.5 square miles. The median age is 35.2 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.9% female and 48.1% male. The city is predominantly White (94.9%), with 1.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 52% of residents, while 6.3% speak Spanish.

Population

3,344
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
35.2yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
213.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Cartier vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 52.0%
34% below US avg
Spanish 6.3%
53% below US avg
Other Languages 41.7%

Social Characteristics

Cartier vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cartier is $100,000, which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,550 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,107, 23% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 104 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 22.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Cartier vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,000
33% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,550
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg
Establishments (County)104

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.0 min
Drive Alone89.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Cartier is $352,000, 25% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $820 (29% below the national average of $1,163). 92.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 810 total housing units in the city. 12.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$352,000
25% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$820
29% below US avg
Rent Burden12.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership92.6%
Owner-Occupied92.6%
Renter-Occupied7.4%
Housing Units810

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Cartier receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Cartier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average36.8°F
32% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Area213.5 sq mi (552.9 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates46.7001°N, 81.5498°W
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 12.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 8, 2019.

Mar 9, 1998 Ontario, Canada M3.9 44 km
Aug 5, 2014 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.8 36 km
Mar 13, 2005 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada M3.6 47 km
May 25, 1998 3 km NW of Lively, Canada M3.4 39 km
Aug 5, 2014 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.3 37 km
Feb 8, 2019 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada M3.1 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 20°F (-6°C) 2.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 3.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 3.1 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 2.6 in

Cartier has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 6°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.8").

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16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52% below the national average of 33.7%. 32.3% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.3%
52% below US avg
High School+32.3%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density16/sq mi
Total Area213.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.0 min
Drive Alone89.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.1%

Radio Stations near Cartier

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BestNewAge new age, relax MP3 128 kbps
CJJM 99.3 "Moose FM" Espanola, ON adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps

Train Stations in Cartier

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cartier

Gas Stations in Cartier

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #12139028430

Ski Resorts Near Cartier

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Boogie Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Former Nordic Ski Hill 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adanac Ski Hill 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Cartier

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dominion Airpark-Small Airport
Killarney Airport-Small Airport
Sudbury / Coniston Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cartier

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cartier

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St François Xavier Parish

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cartier

What is the population of Cartier?

Cartier has a population of 3,344 residents and is located in Manitoba. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 213.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.1% male.

Is Cartier expensive to live in?

The median household income is $100,000, 33% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $352,000 (25% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $820 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Cartier safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Cartier receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Cartier?

Cartier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 12.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cartier?

The unemployment rate in Cartier is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,107. There are 104 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 34 minutes, and 22.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Cartier?

The median home value in Cartier is $352,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $820. The homeownership rate is 92.6%.

How are the schools in Cartier?

16.3% of adults in Cartier hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.3% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Cartier?

The average commute in Cartier is 34 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 89% of workers drive alone to work, and 22.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Cartier?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Cartier is 94.9% White, 1.6% Asian. 52% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.3% speak Spanish.

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