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Mervin, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

3.0 /5.0
B Good
159 Population 599/sq mi density
$77,803 Median Income $46,146 per capita
$139,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 307 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$77,803 median income, 20.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,000 home value, $840/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Mervin, SK

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,803
4% above
$46,146 per capita
Home Value
$139,000
51% below
Median Rent
$840/mo
28% below
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
35.9% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
456% above
16.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
34°F
307 sunny days/yr

How Mervin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
49%
Rent
72%
Poverty
136%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
556%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mervin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mervin residents earn a median household income of $77,803 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,146. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mervin is $139,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $840/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.7% of adults in Mervin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 35.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Mervin has an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population159
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density599/mi²
Male / Female53% / 44%

Economy

C+
Median Income$77,803
Per Capita$46,146
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty16.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$887

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,000
Rent$840
Ownership81.0%
Housing Units105
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F
Sunny Days307/yr
Rain15.8 in/yr
Elevation1,916 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+35.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute16 min