Median Income
$138,000
84% higher than US avg
Home Value
$624,000
121% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
22.5%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,880
62% higher than US avg
Unemployment
5.4%
50% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
4.4%
65% lower than US avg
How Headingley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,331
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density104/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
A+
Median Income$138,000
Per Capita$81,300
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty4.4%
Commute25 min
Housing
A
Home Value$624,000
Rent$1,880
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,305
Rent Burden10.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation784 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+30.4%
Graduate+7.1%
Is Headingley a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Headingley receives an overall livability score of 3.8 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. Headingley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Headingley is $138,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 84% above $75,149. This places Headingley among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Headingley is $624,000, making it a premium housing market at 121% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,880 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.4% have completed high school.
Headingley has a population of 4,331 with a density of 104 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.7%), with 4.8% Asian.
Population
4,331
Total Population
2021 Census
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Headingley vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 87.9% |
| 12% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 10.6% |
Social Characteristics
Headingley vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Headingley is $138,000, which is 84% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income: Headingley vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $138,000 |
| 84% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $81,300 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 36.6% |
The median home value in Headingley is $624,000, 121% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,880 (62% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $624,000 |
| 121% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,880 |
| 62% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 10.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 87.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.6% |
| Housing Units | 1,305 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Headingley vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Headingley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Area | 41.5 sq mi (107.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8753°N, 97.4090°W |
| Timezone | America/Winnipeg |