Lumsden, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,800 Population 948/sq mi density
$107,000 Median Income $67,300 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,260 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$107,000 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,260/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lumsden, SK

At a Glance

Median Income
$107,000
42% above
$67,300 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
42% above
Median Rent
$1,260/mo
8% above
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
42% below
24.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
7.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

How Lumsden Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lumsden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
142%
Home Value
142%
Rent
108%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lumsden a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lumsden residents earn a median household income of $107,000 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $67,300. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lumsden is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,260/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

19.7% of adults in Lumsden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 24.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lumsden has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,800
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density948/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

A
Median Income$107,000
Per Capita$67,300
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty7.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,294

Housing

A+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,260
Ownership87.1%
Housing Units700
Rent Burden14.4%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain15.2 in/yr
Elevation1,627 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+24.4%
Graduate+3.6%

Community

Commute26 min

Did You Know?

30.9% work from home.