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Eston, SK

Saskatchewan

Eston is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 972. Residents earn $74,000 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
972 Population 949/sq mi density
$74,000 Median Income $47,700 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$780 Median Rent 5.9% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $780/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $74,000
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.8%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $780
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.4%
8% higher than US avg

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

People

Population972
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density949/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$47,700
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty13.4%
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$780
Ownership79.1%
Housing Units430
Rent Burden5.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (4°C)
Rain12.2 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation2,247 ft (685 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+30.3%
Graduate+1.4%

Community

Commute16 min

Is Eston a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Eston receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Eston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Eston is $74,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Eston is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Eston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 314 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches.

Eston has a population of 972 with a density of 949 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.5% female and 51.6% male. The city is predominantly White (96.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.3% of residents.

Population

972
Total Population
2021 Census
949
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Eston vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.3%
18% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 7.7%

Social Characteristics

Eston vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Eston is $74,000, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $917, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 30 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 24.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Eston vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,000
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$47,700
Avg Weekly Wage$917

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.4%
8% above US avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.9 min
Drive Alone75.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Eston is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $780 (33% below the national average of $1,163). 79.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 430 total housing units in the city. 5.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$780
33% below US avg
Rent Burden5.9%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.1%
Owner-Occupied79.1%
Renter-Occupied20.9%
Housing Units430

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, Eston receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Eston 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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Eston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 314 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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,247 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average38.3°F
29% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,247 ft (685 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density949/sq mi
Coordinates51.1501°N, 108.7514°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
October 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.5 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Eston has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 7°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.3% have completed high school. 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 75.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.8%
56% below US avg
High School+30.3%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density949/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.9 min
Drive Alone75.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.7%

Schools in Eston

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Eston Composit School
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Radio Stations near Eston

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKVX-FM 104.9 "Country 104" Kindersley, SK country music AAC+ 63 kbps

Museums in Eston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Prairie West Historical Society

Monuments in Eston

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Penkill Pioneer Cemetery
St. Basil's Roman Catholic Church

Gas Stations in Eston

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Co-op

Airports Near Eston

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kindersley AirportYKYMedium Airport
Cabri AirportSmall Airport
Eatonia (Elvie Smith) Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Eston AirportSmall Airport
Kyle AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Eston

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Cross Anglican Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
St. Andrew's United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eston

What is the population of Eston?

Eston has a population of 972 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 949 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.5% female and 51.6% male.

Is Eston expensive to live in?

The median household income is $74,000, 2% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $780 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Eston safe?

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

What is the weather like in Eston?

Eston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.2 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Eston?

Eston has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $917. There are 30 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 16 minutes, and 24.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Eston?

The median home value in Eston is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $780. The homeownership rate is 79.1%.

How are the schools in Eston?

14.8% of adults in Eston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.3% have completed high school. 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Eston?

The average commute in Eston is 16 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 75.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 24.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Eston?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Eston is 96.8% White. 92.3% of residents speak only English at home.

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