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Norway House, MB

Manitoba

Norway House is a small city in Manitoba with a population of 5,390. Residents earn $70,500 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,390 Population 170/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $26,200 per capita
$229,122 Home Value
$785 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 18.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$229,122 home value, $785/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $70,500
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $229,122
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.9%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $785
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.5%
414% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 33.4%
169% higher than US avg

How Norway House Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,390
Median Age23.6 yrs
Density170/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$26,200
Unemployment18.5%
Poverty33.4%
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$229,122
Rent$785
Ownership12.2%
Housing Units1,185
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation719 ft (219 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+29.1%
Graduate+0.7%

Community

Commute15 min

Is Norway House a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Norway House receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Norway House has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Norway House is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 18.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 33.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Norway House is $229,122, 19% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Norway House has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 256 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches, including 25.2 inches of snow.

Norway House has a population of 5,390 with a density of 170 people per square mile, spread across 31.7 square miles. The median age is 23.6 years, 39% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly White (99.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 77.7% of residents.

Population

5,390
Total Population
170
People / sq mi
23.6yrs
Median Age
39% below US avg
31.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Norway House vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 77.7%
1% below US avg
Spanish 0.1%
99% below US avg
Other Languages 22.2%

Social Characteristics

Norway House vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Norway House is $70,500, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,200 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $504, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 18.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 33.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 167 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 2.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Norway House vs U.S.

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Income

Median HH Income$70,500
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,200
Avg Weekly Wage$504

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.5%
414% above US avg
Poverty Rate33.4%
169% above US avg
Establishments (County)167

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.4 min
Drive Alone63.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Norway House is $229,122, 19% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $785 (33% below the national average of $1,163). 12.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,185 total housing units in the city. 31.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$229,122
19% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$785
33% below US avg
Rent Burden31.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership12.2%
Owner-Occupied12.2%
Renter-Occupied5.5%
Housing Units1,185

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Norway House receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Norway House vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Norway House has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average36.2°F
33% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Area31.7 sq mi (82.1 km²)
Population Density170/sq mi
Coordinates53.9821°N, 97.8327°W
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 25.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.8 in
February -0°F (-18°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 12°F (-11°C) 0.9 in
April 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
October 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in
December -1°F (-18°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Norway House has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from -1°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.8").

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5.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 82% below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school. 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 63.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.9%
82% below US avg
High School+29.1%
Graduate Degree+0.7%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density170/sq mi
Total Area31.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.4 min
Drive Alone63.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.0%

Colleges & Universities in Norway House

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
University College of the North - - - - -

Schools in Norway House

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
HBO School - - - -
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Bus Stations in Norway House

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

School Bus Station

Gas Stations in Norway House

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apetagons Garage / Convectionary
Co-op

Airports Near Norway House

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jenpeg AirportZJGMedium Airport
Cross Lake (Charlie Sinclair Memorial) AirportYCRSmall Airport
Norway House AirportYNESmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Norway House

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fort Sanctuary
RC Church
Revival Centre
St Mark's Anglican
United Church
West Island Church

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Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Norway House

What is the population of Norway House?

Norway House has a population of 5,390 residents and is located in Manitoba. The population density is 170 people per square mile, spread across 31.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 23.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Norway House expensive to live in?

The median household income is $70,500, 6% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $229,122 (19% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $785 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Norway House safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Norway House receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Norway House?

Norway House has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches, with 25.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Norway House?

The job market in Norway House faces challenges, with unemployment at 18.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $504. There are 167 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 15 minutes, and 2.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Norway House?

The median home value in Norway House is $229,122. For renters, the median monthly rent is $785. The homeownership rate is 12.2%.

How are the schools in Norway House?

5.9% of adults in Norway House hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school. 0.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Norway House?

The average commute in Norway House is 15 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 63.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Norway House?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Norway House is 99.9% White. 77.7% of residents speak only English at home.

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