Pembina, MB

Manitoba

Pembina is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 2,406. Residents earn $71,000 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,406 Population 5/sq mi density
$71,000 Median Income $41,960 per capita
$178,000 Home Value
$735 Median Rent 12.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,000 home value, $735/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $178,000
37% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $735
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.8%
61% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.4%
40% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,406
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$41,960
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty17.4%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,000
Rent$735
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units930
Rent Burden12.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation3,054 ft (931 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+34.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Pembina a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pembina receives an overall livability score of 3.3 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. Pembina offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pembina is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 17.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pembina is $178,000, 37% 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 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.2% have completed high school.

Pembina has a population of 2,406 with a density of 5 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 (98.9%).

Population

2,406
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
436.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Pembina vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.2%
7% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
91% below US avg
Other Languages14.6%

Social Characteristics

Pembina vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pembina is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Pembina vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,000
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.4%
40% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Pembina is $178,000, 37% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $735 (37% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$178,000
37% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$735
37% below US avg
Rent Burden12.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.5%
Renter-Occupied14.5%
Housing Units930

Property Tax

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
77% below US avg
High School+34.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area436.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.2%

Nearby Cities

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