Grassland, MB

Manitoba

Grassland is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 1,583. Residents earn $74,500 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,583 Population 3/sq mi density
$74,500 Median Income $41,300 per capita
$134,000 Home Value
$670 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$74,500 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,000 home value, $670/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,500
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $134,000
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.4%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $670
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.4%
50% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.3%
23% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,583
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$74,500
Per Capita$41,300
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty15.3%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,000
Rent$670
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units550
Rent Burden14.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+32.2%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Grassland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grassland receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Grassland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grassland is $74,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.3% 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 Grassland is $134,000, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.2% have completed high school.

Grassland has a population of 1,583 with a density of 3 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.9%), with 4.2% Asian.

Population

1,583
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
521.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Grassland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only78.2%
0% below US avg
Spanish1.3%
91% below US avg
Other Languages20.6%

Social Characteristics

Grassland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grassland is $74,500, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Grassland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,500
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.3%
23% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.3 min
Drive Alone84.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home50.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Grassland is $134,000, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $670 (42% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$134,000
52% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$670
42% below US avg
Rent Burden14.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.6%
Renter-Occupied16.4%
Housing Units550

Property Tax

9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.4%
72% below US avg
High School+32.2%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area521.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.3 min
Drive Alone84.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home50.0%

Nearby Cities

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