Median Income
$50,000
33% lower than US avg
Home Value
$139,000
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.4%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$600
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.7%
142% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
23.0%
85% higher than US avg
How Maniwaki Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,757
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density1,717/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$36,200
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty23.0%
Commute17 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,000
Rent$600
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,880
Rent Burden15.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation531 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+21.3%
Graduate+1.6%
Is Maniwaki a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Maniwaki receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Maniwaki has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Maniwaki is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Maniwaki is $139,000, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $600 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
7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.3% have completed high school.
Maniwaki has a population of 3,757 with a density of 1,717 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%), with 1.1% Black.
Population
3,757
Total Population
2021 Census
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 8.0% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Spanish | 88.7% |
| 562% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.3% |
The median household income in Maniwaki is $50,000, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,000 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $36,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.7% |
| 142% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 23.0% |
| 85% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 16.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
The median home value in Maniwaki is $139,000, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $600 (48% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $139,000 |
| 51% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $600 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 15.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 52.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.1% |
| Housing Units | 1,880 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Maniwaki vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,717/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3834°N, 75.9661°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |