Median Income
$107,000
42% higher than US avg
Home Value
$400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
19.7%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,260
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment
5.8%
61% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.4%
40% lower than US avg
How Lumsden Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,800
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density948/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
A
Median Income$107,000
Per Capita$67,300
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty7.4%
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,260
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units700
Rent Burden14.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,627 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+24.4%
Graduate+3.6%
Is Lumsden a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Lumsden 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. Lumsden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Lumsden is $107,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Lumsden among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Lumsden is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,260 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school.
Lumsden has a population of 1,800 with a density of 948 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%), with 1.4% Black.
Population
1,800
Total Population
2021 Census
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.3% |
The median household income in Lumsden is $107,000, which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $107,000 |
| 42% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $67,300 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 30.9% |
The median home value in Lumsden is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,260 (8% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $400,000 |
| 42% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,260 |
| 8% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 87.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.9% |
| Housing Units | 700 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Lumsden vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,627 ft (496 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 948/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6501°N, 104.8678°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |