Hudson Bay, SK

Saskatchewan

Hudson Bay is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 1,403. Residents earn $62,000 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,403 Population 209/sq mi density
$62,000 Median Income $46,800 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$670 Median Rent 9.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$62,000 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $670/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,000
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.4%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $670
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.9%
119% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.3%
15% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,403
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,000
Per Capita$46,800
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty14.3%
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$670
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units690
Rent Burden9.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,230 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+31.6%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute16 min

Is Hudson Bay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hudson Bay receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Hudson Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hudson Bay is $62,000, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.3% 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 Hudson Bay is $174,000, 38% 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 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school.

Hudson Bay has a population of 1,403 with a density of 209 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%), with 2.2% Asian.

Population

1,403
Total Population
2021 Census
209
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
6.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Hudson Bay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.5%
18% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg
Other Languages7.1%

Social Characteristics

Hudson Bay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hudson Bay is $62,000, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Hudson Bay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,000
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.3%
15% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.6 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Hudson Bay is $174,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $670 (42% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$670
42% below US avg
Rent Burden9.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.0%
Renter-Occupied21.7%
Housing Units690

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Hudson Bay vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Hudson Bay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates52.8500°N, 102.3843°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina
10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.4%
69% below US avg
High School+31.6%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density209/sq mi
Total Area6.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.6 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.5%

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