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Grenfell, SK

Saskatchewan

Grenfell is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 1,059. Residents earn $65,500 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,059 Population 873/sq mi density
$65,500 Median Income $42,400 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 11.3% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$65,500 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $65,500
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.6%
250% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.0%
37% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,059
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density873/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

C+
Median Income$65,500
Per Capita$42,400
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty17.0%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$800
Ownership80.2%
Housing Units480
Rent Burden11.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain16.7 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation1,962 ft (598 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+37.5%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Grenfell a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grenfell receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Grenfell has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grenfell is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grenfell is $160,000, 43% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x 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

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Grenfell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches.

Grenfell has a population of 1,059 with a density of 873 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 48.6% male. The city is predominantly White (94.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 89.6% of residents.

Population

1,059
Total Population
2021 Census
873
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Grenfell vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 89.6%
14% above US avg
Spanish 0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages 9.4%

Social Characteristics

Grenfell vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grenfell is $65,500, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,400. The average weekly wage is $815, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 12.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 33 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Grenfell vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,500
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,400
Avg Weekly Wage$815

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.6%
250% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above US avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.6 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Grenfell is $160,000, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below the national average of $1,163). 80.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 480 total housing units in the city. 11.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,000
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden11.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.2%
Owner-Occupied80.2%
Renter-Occupied20.8%
Housing Units480

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, Grenfell receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Grenfell 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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Grenfell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 306 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,962 feet.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average36.1°F
33% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,962 ft (598 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density873/sq mi
Coordinates50.4167°N, 102.9343°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 11, 2021.

Apr 14, 2010 2 km SW of Langenburg, Canada M4.4 96 km
Feb 1, 2012 8 km SW of Langenburg, Canada M4.1 90 km
Aug 16, 2019 18 km ENE of Esterhazy, Canada M4.0 83 km
Aug 11, 2021 25 km S of Langenburg, Canada M4.0 92 km
Sep 5, 2016 13 km ENE of Esterhazy, Canada M3.8 79 km
Apr 11, 2008 25 km ESE of Esterhazy, Canada M3.6 86 km
Jul 10, 1992 17 km E of Esterhazy, Canada M3.4 81 km
Jan 15, 2011 11 km NNW of Langenburg, Canada M3.1 103 km
Feb 24, 2006 15 km S of Langenburg, Canada M2.8 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 10°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
October 40°F (5°C) 1.0 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
December 8°F (-14°C) 0.9 in

Grenfell has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 3°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.6").

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7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 77% below the national average of 33.7%. 37.5% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 73.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
77% below US avg
High School+37.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density873/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.6 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Radio Stations near Grenfell

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
88.7 The Ghoat - AAC+ 128 kbps
GHOAT - AAC+ 128 kbps
Greatest Hits Of All Time - AAC+ 128 kbps

Gas Stations in Grenfell

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Co-op
Petro-Canada

Airports Near Grenfell

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fillmore Airport-Small Airport
Grenfell Airport-Small Airport
Ituna Airport-Small Airport
Kipling Airport-Small Airport
Lemberg Airport-Small Airport
Melville Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Whitewood Airport-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grenfell

What is the population of Grenfell?

Grenfell has a population of 1,059 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 873 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 48.6% male.

Is Grenfell expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,500, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $160,000 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Grenfell safe?

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

What is the weather like in Grenfell?

Grenfell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 3°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.7 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Grenfell?

The job market in Grenfell faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $815. There are 33 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 10.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Grenfell?

The median home value in Grenfell is $160,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $800. The homeownership rate is 80.2%.

How are the schools in Grenfell?

7.7% of adults in Grenfell hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.5% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Grenfell?

The average commute in Grenfell is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 73.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Grenfell?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Grenfell is 94.6% White. 89.6% of residents speak only English at home.

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