Riding Mountain West, MB

Full City Profile · Manitoba

3.3 /5.0

B Good

1,442 Population 2/sq mi density

$77,000 Median Income $47,800 per capita

$180,000 Home Value

$544 Median Rent 4.8% income on rent

34°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$77,000 median income, 1.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$180,000 home value, $544/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.6 / 5.0

6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Riding Mountain West, MB

At a Glance

Median Income

$77,000

2% above

$47,800 per capita

Home Value

$180,000

36% below

Median Rent

$544/mo

53% below

4.8% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

6.9%

79% below

37.6% high school+

Unemployment

1.2%

67% below

14.7% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

34°F

300 sunny days/yr

How Riding Mountain West Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Riding Mountain West's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income

102%

Home Value

64%

Rent

47%

Poverty

119%

Bachelor's

21%

Unemployment

33%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riding Mountain West a Good Place to Live?

3.3 / 5.0 - Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Riding Mountain West residents earn a median household income of $77,000 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,800. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riding Mountain West is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $544/month, with 4.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.9% of adults in Riding Mountain West hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 37.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Riding Mountain West has an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,442

Median Age52.0 yrs

Density2/mi²

Male / Female53% / 47%

Economy

Median Income$77,000

Per Capita$47,800

Unemployment1.2%

Poverty14.7%

Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+

Home Value$180,000

Rent$544

Ownership88.0%

Housing Units665

Rent Burden4.8%

Crime

C+

Property3,500/100K

Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp34°F

Sunny Days300/yr

Rain19.6 in/yr

Elevation1,916 ft

Education

Bachelor's+6.9%

High School+37.6%

Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Did You Know?

53.6% work from home.