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Moose Jaw, SK

Full City Profile · Saskatchewan

3.1 /5.0
B Good
33,665 Population 1,325/sq mi density
$74,000 Median Income $49,920 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$910 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 309 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $910/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Moose Jaw, SK

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,000
2% below
$49,920 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$910/mo
22% below
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
34.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
164% above
13.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
309 sunny days/yr

How Moose Jaw Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
89%
Rent
78%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
264%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moose Jaw a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Moose Jaw residents earn a median household income of $74,000 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,920. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,044 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Moose Jaw is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $910/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.6% of adults in Moose Jaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 34.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Moose Jaw has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population33,665
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,325/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$49,920
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty13.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$910
Ownership67.8%
Housing Units14,720
Rent Burden18.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days309/yr
Rain16.4 in/yr
Elevation1,841 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+34.2%
Graduate+3.1%

Community

Commute18 min