Median Income
$71,500
5% lower than US avg
Home Value
$134,000
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment
14.4%
300% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.7%
6% lower than US avg
How Nipigon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,473
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female49% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$46,100
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty11.7%
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units665
Rent Burden9.9%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+30.6%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Nipigon a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Nipigon receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Nipigon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Nipigon is $71,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.4%, unemployment is notably high. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Nipigon is $134,000, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.6% have completed high school.
Nipigon has a population of 1,473 with a density of 35 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%), with 1.1% Asian.
Population
1,473
Total Population
2021 Census
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.2% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 6.8% |
The median household income in Nipigon is $71,500, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $71,500 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $46,100 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.4% |
| 300% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% |
| 6% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |
The median home value in Nipigon is $134,000, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $134,000 |
| 52% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 91.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.5% |
| Housing Units | 665 |
Property Tax