Lanigan, SK

Saskatchewan

Lanigan is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 1,433. Residents earn $87,000 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,433 Population 456/sq mi density
$87,000 Median Income $58,700 per capita
$186,000 Home Value
$870 Median Rent 7.8% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$87,000 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $870/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,000
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $186,000
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.7%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $870
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.2%
26% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,433
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density456/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$87,000
Per Capita$58,700
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty9.2%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,000
Rent$870
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units580
Rent Burden7.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,762 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+32.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Lanigan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lanigan receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Lanigan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lanigan is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lanigan is $186,000, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.6% have completed high school.

Lanigan has a population of 1,433 with a density of 456 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.3%), with 1.1% Black, 6.8% Asian.

Population

1,433
Total Population
2021 Census
456
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
3.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Lanigan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.7%
9% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg
Other Languages12.9%

Social Characteristics

Lanigan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lanigan is $87,000, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Lanigan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,000
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.2%
26% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.5 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Lanigan is $186,000, 34% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,000
34% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$870
25% below US avg
Rent Burden7.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.6%
Renter-Occupied22.4%
Housing Units580

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Lanigan vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,762 ft (537 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density456/sq mi
Coordinates51.8501°N, 105.0344°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina
9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.7%
71% below US avg
High School+32.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density456/sq mi
Total Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.5 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.1%

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