Median Income
$66,000
12% lower than US avg
Home Value
$180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.4%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$795
32% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.0%
150% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
20.2%
63% higher than US avg
How Nipawin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,570
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density1,326/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Economy
C+
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$44,800
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty20.2%
Commute17 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$795
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,925
Rent Burden16.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,184 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+29.5%
Graduate+1.9%
Is Nipawin a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Nipawin receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Nipawin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Nipawin is $66,000, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.2% 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 Nipawin is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $795 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.5% have completed high school.
Nipawin has a population of 4,570 with a density of 1,326 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.3%), with 6.4% Asian.
Population
4,570
Total Population
2021 Census
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.7% |
| 9% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 13.8% |
The median household income in Nipawin is $66,000, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $66,000 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.0% |
| 150% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% |
| 63% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 17.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
The median home value in Nipawin is $180,000, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $795 (32% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $180,000 |
| 36% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $795 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 16.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 69.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,925 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Nipawin vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,326/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.3668°N, 104.0009°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |