Grey, MB

Manitoba

Grey is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 2,517. Residents earn $73,500 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,517 Population 7/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $41,720 per capita
$214,000 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 10.3% 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
$73,500 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $700/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,500
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $214,000
24% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.9%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $700
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.5%
17% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,517
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$41,720
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty14.5%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$214,000
Rent$700
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units965
Rent Burden10.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation879 ft (268 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+36.8%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Grey a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grey 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. Grey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grey is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grey is $214,000, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.8% have completed high school.

Grey has a population of 2,517 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%).

Population

2,517
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
374.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Grey vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only70.4%
10% below US avg
Spanish16.7%
25% above US avg
Other Languages12.9%

Social Characteristics

Grey vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grey is $73,500, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Grey vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,500
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,720

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Drive Alone79.8%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home42.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Grey is $214,000, 24% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$700
40% below US avg
Rent Burden10.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.5%
Renter-Occupied13.5%
Housing Units965

Property Tax

7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.9%
77% below US avg
High School+36.8%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area374.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Drive Alone79.8%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home42.3%

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