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Dufferin, MB

Manitoba

Dufferin is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 2,543. Residents earn $89,000 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,543 Population 7/sq mi density
$89,000 Median Income $44,400 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 11.4% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$89,000 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $900/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $89,000
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.8%
19% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,543
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female52% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$44,400
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty14.8%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units760
Rent Burden11.4%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation768 ft (234 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+31.6%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute23 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Dufferin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dufferin receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, strong internet connectivity. Dufferin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dufferin is $89,000, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dufferin is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $900 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

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Dufferin has a population of 2,543 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The median age is 34.8 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).

Population

2,543
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
34.8yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
353.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Dufferin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only74.5%
5% below US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg
Other Languages23%

Social Characteristics

Dufferin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dufferin is $89,000, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Dufferin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,000
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.8%
19% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.0 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home34.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Dufferin is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden11.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.8%
Renter-Occupied9.2%
Housing Units760

Property Tax

In Dufferin, 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: Dufferin 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

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+31.6%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area353.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.0 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home34.8%

Nearby Cities

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