Median Income
$74,000
2% lower than US avg
Home Value
$234,000
17% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.9%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$860
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.2%
72% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.7%
2% higher than US avg
How Rosthern Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,602
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density1,002/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$43,000
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty12.7%
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$234,000
Rent$860
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units640
Rent Burden17.2%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,673 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+3.5%
Is Rosthern a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Rosthern receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Rosthern offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Rosthern is $74,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Rosthern is $234,000, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.
Rosthern has a population of 1,602 with a density of 1,002 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.6%), with 1.3% Black, 8.8% Asian.
Population
1,602
Total Population
2021 Census
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 79.7% |
| 2% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 19.1% |
The median household income in Rosthern is $74,000, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $74,000 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $43,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
| 2% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
The median home value in Rosthern is $234,000, 17% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $860 (26% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $234,000 |
| 17% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $860 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 17.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 78.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.1% |
| Housing Units | 640 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Rosthern vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,673 ft (510 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,002/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6668°N, 106.3345°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |