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Cranberry Portage, MB

Manitoba

Cranberry Portage is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 771. Residents earn $72,108 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
771 Population
$72,108 Median Income $40,590 per capita
$229,122 Home Value
$785 Median Rent
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$72,108 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$229,122 home value, $785/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,108
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $229,122
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $785
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.2%
71% higher than US avg

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

People

Population771
Median Age41.8 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$72,108
Per Capita$40,590
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty21.2%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$229,122
Rent$785
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%

Community

Commute23 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Cranberry Portage a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cranberry Portage receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Cranberry Portage offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cranberry Portage is $72,108, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 21.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cranberry Portage is $229,122, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Cranberry Portage has a population of 771. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 2% Asian.

Population

771
Total Population
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Cranberry Portage vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.6%
1% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg
Other Languages17.7%

Social Characteristics

Cranberry Portage vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cranberry Portage is $72,108, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Cranberry Portage vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,108
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,590

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.2%
71% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.6 min
Drive Alone80.6%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home19.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Cranberry Portage is $229,122, 19% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $785 (33% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$229,122
19% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$785
33% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Cranberry Portage, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cranberry Portage vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.6 min
Drive Alone80.6%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home19.3%

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