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Colonsay, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

3.0 /5.0
B Good
446 Population 482/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $52,800 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$730 Median Rent 8.6% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $730/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Colonsay, SK

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,000
13% above
$52,800 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$730/mo
37% below
8.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
92% below
28.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
11.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Colonsay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
113%
Home Value
71%
Rent
63%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Colonsay 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

Colonsay residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,800. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Colonsay is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $730/month, with 8.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

2.9% of adults in Colonsay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 28.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Colonsay has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population446
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density482/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$52,800
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty11.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$730
Ownership82.4%
Housing Units170
Rent Burden8.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain15.6 in/yr
Elevation1,762 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+28.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute32 min