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Estevan No. 5, SK

Saskatchewan

Estevan No. 5 is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 1,279. Residents earn $126,000 per year, which is 68% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,279 Population 4/sq mi density
$126,000 Median Income $79,600 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 6.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$126,000 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $126,000
68% higher than US avg
Home Value $448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.4%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $950
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.7%
86% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
48% lower than US avg

How Estevan No. 5 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,279
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$126,000
Per Capita$79,600
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty6.4%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$448,000
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units475
Rent Burden6.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,873 ft (571 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+40.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute19 min

Is Estevan No. 5 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Estevan No. 5 receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Estevan No. 5 offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Estevan No. 5 is $126,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 68% above $75,149. This places Estevan No. 5 among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Estevan No. 5 is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.8% have completed high school.

Estevan No. 5 has a population of 1,279 with a density of 4 people per square mile. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

1,279
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
298.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Estevan No. 5 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.9%
23% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages2.4%

Social Characteristics

Estevan No. 5 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Estevan No. 5 is $126,000, which is 68% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Estevan No. 5 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$126,000
68% above US avg
Per Capita Income$79,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
48% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.1 min
Drive Alone90.7%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home17.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Estevan No. 5 is $448,000, 59% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$448,000
59% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$950
18% below US avg
Rent Burden6.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.5%
Renter-Occupied9.5%
Housing Units475

Property Tax

4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.4%
87% below US avg
High School+40.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area298.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.1 min
Drive Alone90.7%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home17.8%

Nearby Cities

Estevan, SK 10,851 pop · 0.7 mi Crosby, ND 1,116 pop · 20.9 mi Oxbow, SK 1,286 pop · 37.7 mi Carlyle, SK 1,524 pop · 47.0 mi Tioga, ND 1,525 pop · 51.7 mi Kenmare, ND 1,027 pop · 52.9 mi Weyburn, SK 11,019 pop · 53.0 mi Weyburn No. 67, SK 1,103 pop · 53.0 mi Carnduff, SK 1,150 pop · 54.0 mi Stanley, ND 2,089 pop · 63.4 mi Redvers, SK 1,008 pop · 65.3 mi Kipling, SK 1,076 pop · 68.0 mi Williston, ND 27,964 pop · 72.4 mi Plentywood, MT 1,677 pop · 75.4 mi
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