Oxbow, SK

Saskatchewan

Oxbow is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 1,286. Residents earn $95,000 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,286 Population 1,001/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $57,700 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$735 Median Rent 12.1% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $735/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,000
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $735
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.8%
89% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,286
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,001/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$57,700
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty7.3%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$735
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units495
Rent Burden12.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,909 ft (582 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+41.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Oxbow a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oxbow receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Oxbow offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oxbow is $95,000, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oxbow is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.8% have completed high school.

Oxbow has a population of 1,286 with a density of 1,001 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.8%), with 8% Asian.

Population

1,286
Total Population
2021 Census
1,001
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Oxbow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.2%
11% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages11.6%

Social Characteristics

Oxbow vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oxbow is $95,000, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Oxbow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,000
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Oxbow is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $735 (37% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$735
37% below US avg
Rent Burden12.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.8%
Renter-Occupied19.2%
Housing Units495

Property Tax

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+41.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,001/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.8%

Nearby Cities

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