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Oakland-Wawanesa, MB

Manitoba

Oakland-Wawanesa is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 1,758. Residents earn $90,000 per year, which is 20% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,758 Population 8/sq mi density
$90,000 Median Income $50,800 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$880 Median Rent 8.3% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $880/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,000
20% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $880
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.2%
100% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.4%
24% lower than US avg

How Oakland-Wawanesa Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,758
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$50,800
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty9.4%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$880
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units625
Rent Burden8.3%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,368 ft (417 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+33.6%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute25 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Oakland-Wawanesa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oakland-Wawanesa receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Oakland-Wawanesa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oakland-Wawanesa is $90,000, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oakland-Wawanesa is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Oakland-Wawanesa has a population of 1,758 with a density of 8 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

1,758
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
223.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Oakland-Wawanesa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.6%
10% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg
Other Languages11.4%

Social Characteristics

Oakland-Wawanesa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oakland-Wawanesa is $90,000, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Oakland-Wawanesa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,000
20% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.4%
24% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Drive Alone89.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Oakland-Wawanesa is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $880 (24% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$880
24% below US avg
Rent Burden8.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.6%
Renter-Occupied14.4%
Housing Units625

Property Tax

In Oakland-Wawanesa, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oakland-Wawanesa vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.5%
75% below US avg
High School+33.6%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density8/sq mi
Total Area223.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Drive Alone89.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.4%

Nearby Cities

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