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Melfort, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,955 Population 1,047/sq mi density
$71,500 Median Income $46,960 per capita
$240,000 Home Value
$860 Median Rent 16.0% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 272 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$240,000 home value, $860/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Melfort, SK

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,500
5% below
$46,960 per capita
Home Value
$240,000
15% below
Median Rent
$860/mo
26% below
16.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
33.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
13.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
272 sunny days/yr

How Melfort Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
85%
Rent
74%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Melfort a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Melfort residents earn a median household income of $71,500 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,960. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Melfort is $240,000 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $860/month, with 16.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.9% of adults in Melfort hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 33.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Melfort has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,955
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,047/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$46,960
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty13.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$903

Housing

A+
Home Value$240,000
Rent$860
Ownership66.2%
Housing Units2,575
Rent Burden16.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days272/yr
Rain16.0 in/yr
Elevation1,506 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+33.8%
Graduate+2.7%

Community

Commute17 min