Saskatoon, SK

Saskatchewan · Saskatoon Metro

Saskatoon is a large city in Saskatchewan with a population of 266,141. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
266,141 Population 3,043/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $53,250 per capita
$376,000 Home Value
$1,150 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$376,000 home value, $1,150/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Median Income $85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $376,000
33% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.7%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,150
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.7%
142% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.8%
5% lower than US avg

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

People

Population266,141
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density3,043/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 75%

Economy

B
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$53,250
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty11.8%
Commute20 min

Housing

A
Home Value$376,000
Rent$1,150
Ownership64.9%
Housing Units107,050
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

C+
Property93/100K
Burglary13/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain14.2 in/yr
Elevation1,594 ft (486 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+29.6%
Graduate+8.6%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Saskatoon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saskatoon receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saskatoon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saskatoon is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.7%, unemployment is notably high. 11.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saskatoon is $376,000, 33% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 93 per 100,000, 95% below the national average.

Education

20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saskatoon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches, including 31.1 inches of snow.

Saskatoon has a population of 266,141 with a density of 3,043 people per square mile, spread across 87.5 square miles. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (75.3%), with 3.2% Black, 17.9% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 75.8% of residents.

Population

266,141
Total Population
2021 Census
3,043
People / sq mi
36.8yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
87.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Saskatoon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 75.8%
4% below US avg
Spanish 1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages 23.1%

Social Characteristics

Saskatoon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saskatoon is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,250 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,024, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 213 business establishments, including 112 restaurants. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 20.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saskatoon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,000
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,250
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.8%
5% below US avg
Establishments (County)213

Business (County)

Restaurants112
Healthcare22
Retail16

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.4 min
Drive Alone82.6%
Public Transit3.4%
Work from Home20.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Saskatoon is $376,000, 33% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,150 (1% below the national average of $1,163). 64.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 107,050 total housing units in the city. 22.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$376,000
33% above US avg

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,150
1% below US avg
Rent Burden22.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.9%
Owner-Occupied64.9%
Renter-Occupied35.1%
Housing Units107,050

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 93 per 100,000, 95% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 67, burglary at 13, vehicle theft at 14 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Saskatoon receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saskatoon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property93.3/100K
95% below US avg
Burglary12.9/100K
Theft66.7/100K
Vehicle Theft13.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Saskatoon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,594 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,594 ft (486 m)
Area87.5 sq mi (226.6 km²)
Population Density3,043/sq mi
Coordinates52.1324°N, 106.6689°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.2"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 31.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Nov 29, 2001.

Nov 29, 2001 24 km SSW of Langham, Canada M3.1 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 0.6 in
April 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 0.6 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Saskatoon has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 7°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39% below the national average of 33.7%. 29.6% have completed high school. 8.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 22 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 82.6% of workers drive alone to work, while 3.4% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.7%
39% below US avg
High School+29.6%
Graduate Degree+8.6%
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3,043/sq mi
Total Area87.5 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities22
Restaurants112
Retail Stores16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.4 min
Drive Alone82.6%
Public Transit3.4%
Work from Home20.7%

Colleges & Universities in Saskatoon

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Business College - - - - -
College Quarter, University of Saskatchewan - - - - -
Saskatchewan Polytechnic - - - - -
Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Saskatoon campus - - - - -
University of Saskatchewan - - - - -

Radio Stations near Saskatoon

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Saskatoon, SK (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One Saskatoon - UNKNOWN

Museums in Saskatoon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum of Antiquities
Museum of Natural Sciences University of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Railway Museum
Saskatchewan Railway Museum
The Ukrainian Museum of Canada
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Western Development Museum

Libraries in Saskatoon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alice Turner Public Library0.0
Carlyle King0.0
Cliff Wright Library0.0
Dalmeny Public Library0.0
Frances Morrison Central Library0.0
J.S. Wood public library0.0
Leslie and Irene Dubé Health Sciences Library0.0
Library 20th st0.0
Martensville Library0.0
Mayfair Library0.0
Mayfair Library0.0
Murray Library0.0
Osler Branch Library0.0
Rusty MacDonald Library0.0
Saskatoon Public Library Round Praire Branch0.0
Science Library, University of Saskatchewan0.0
Warman Branch Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Saskatoon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gather Local Market
Saskatoon Farmer's Market
Saskatoon Farmer's Market

Hotels in Saskatoon

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Holiday Inn Express

Cafes in Saskatoon

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Citizen Cafe

Breweries in Saskatoon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
9 Mile Brewery
Crossmount Cider
Homebound Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Saskatoon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saskatoon

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International AirportYXELarge Airport
Allan Airport-Small Airport
Asquith Aerodrome-Small Airport
Combine World Field-Small Airport
Corman Air Park-Small Airport
Hafford Airport-Small Airport
Hanley Airport-Small Airport
Outlook (South) Airport-Small Airport
Radisson Airport-Small Airport
Saskatoon/Richter Field Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Saskatoon

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post
Canada Post
Canada Post
Canada Post
Shoppers Drug Mart
The UPS Store

Treatment Centers in Saskatoon

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dr Joe Zheng EyeCare@Walmart Vision Center
Idylwyld Medical Centre
JLA MediPro
Lakewood Common Medical Clinic
LASIK MD
RoseHealth Medical & Optometry
Sutherland Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saskatoon

73 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Nations Full Gospel Church Saskatoon
All Saints Anglican Church
All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Augustana Lutheran Church
Cathedral of the Holy Family
Chinese Alliance
Chinese Alliance
Christ Church
Christ Church Anglican
Church of God
Circle Drive Alliance Church
Cornerstone Church Mennonite
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Elim Church
Emmanuel Anglican Church
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Erindale Alliance Church
Fairhaven Bible Chapel
Fairmont Baptist Church
Faith Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
First Mennonite Church
Forest Grove Community Church
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Grace Lutheran Church
Grosvenor Park United Church
Hampton free Methodist Church
Holy Spirit Parish
Hope Fellowship Church
Knox United Church
Lawson Heights Alliance Church
Life Baptist Church
Living Hope Church
Massey Place Community Church
Mayfair United Church
McClure United Church
New Apostolic Church
Nutana Park Mennonite Church
Open Door Baptist
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Pleasant Hill Church
Pleasant Hill Mennonite Chruch
Preston Avenue Community Church
Redeemed Christian Church of God
Redeemed Christian Church of God Grace Sanctuary
Redeemer LutheranChurch
Resurrection Lutheran Church
Rock Church
Rock of Ages Lutheran Brethren Church
Saint John Bosco Parish
Saint John's Cathedral
Saint Paul Co-Cathedral
Saint Philip Neri Church
Saint Thomas Church
Saints Martyrs Canadiens
Saskatoon New Life Community Fellowship
St George's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
St Mary Parish
St Patrick Parish
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
St. Anne Parish
St. Frances Church
St. George's
St. Mathew's Anglican Church
St. Stephens Anglican Church
St. Vincent of Lerins Orthodox Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Ukrainian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral
Westgate Alliance Church
Westside Pentecostal Church
Wildwood Mennonite Church
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Saskatoon

37 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Saskatoon.

Name Year Description
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2013 Five lights flying in a V-formation.
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2012 Two red flashing objects traversed the sky from east to north in about 40 seconds.
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2012 V-shaped ufo over Saskatoon.
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2010 hazy yellow-orange light(s) that changed shape and moved fluidly
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2010 Bulbous looking object seen moving through the sky
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2009 2 White Disks over Saskatoon at 2:45AM
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2009 Bright&#44 dancing light&#44 possibly with tail.
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2008 Blueish white light which appeared to &#39cloak itself&#39.
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2008 Star-like point of light&#44 flashing periodically&#44 erupts into bright sparkle after 30 minutes.
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2008 First time i ever seen something in the sky.
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2008 NEVER SEEN THAT MUCH BRIGHT LIGHT PASS SO CLOSE OVER MY HEAD SLOW DOWN TO LET ME LOOK UNDERNEATH AND TOOK OFF.
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2006 3 hr sighting of 2 lights moving around each other and changing color in southern sky outside of Saskatoon.
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2004 Very bright&#44 circular object in evening sky
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2004 It started to dip and dive
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2004 Grey dot or circle inside "smoke ring" cloud
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2004 Repeat of Last Night&#39s UFO Show&#33&#33
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2004 I went out to my back deck at 11:55 p.m. tonite (Sunday). Immediately upon looking up at the clear night sky&#44 my eyes caught hold of a
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2004 2 sightings in daylight
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2003 3 triangular white lights traveling too slow and too low to be a plane
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2003 ufo spotted over Saskatoon
Saskatoon (canada), SA 2002 large floating triangle saw floating just outside of a third story window.
Saskatoon (canada), SA 2002 bright object that seemed to be affected by the gusty winds ?
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2002 2 lights dogfighting over Saskatoon
Saskatoon (canada), SK 2002 Large Black Triangle&#44 no lights or sound&#44 south to north&#44 night-time&#44 3/4 moon&#44 partly cloudy
Saskatoon (canada), SA 2001 stationary&#44 flat disk like shape with white red and green lights flashing intermittenly seen south of Saskatoon&#44 April 4&#44 2001 11;20pm
Saskatoon (canada), SA 2001 Wedge or chevron shaped object passed in front of crescent moon.
Saskatoon (canada), SA 2001 we thought it was a airplane until we saw it disk like shape
Saskatoon (approx 10 minutes west of) (canada), SA 2000 Silvery white&#44 oval object over the clouds.
Saskatoon (canada), SA 2000 flashes of light&#44 quickly dissapeared afterwards
Saskatoon (canada), SA 2000 There is a teardrop and triangular shiny object floating above a small forest edge. It floated stably and produced absolutely no sound.
Saskatoon (canada), SA 1999 I saw what a first appeared to be a satellite but it was being followed by three lights in a V formation and then another 3 lights in a
Saskatoon (canada), SA 1998 Wing-shaped or boomerang-shaped craft at high altitude directly overhead.
Saskatoon (canada), SA 1996 300-400 ft long&#44 oval and orange did not move or make any noise at all
Saskatoon (canada), SK 1994 streams of light and triangular lights seen over Saskatoon&#44 SK.
Saskatoon (canada), SA 1989 I was having breakfast when I noticed a cigar shaped and cloud color object not moving at all in the sky about 20 to 30 miles away ...
Saskatoon (canada), SA 1987 I used to sit on our deck&#44on summer evenings and look at the stars. This was on a farm south of Saskatoon. Infrequently&#44 these lights w
Saskatoon (canada), SK 1974 Black triangle with a white light on each point&#44 trails from back two points

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saskatoon

What is the population of Saskatoon?

Saskatoon has a population of 266,141 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 3,043 people per square mile, spread across 87.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.8 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Saskatoon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $376,000 (33% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saskatoon safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 93 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Saskatoon receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Saskatoon?

Saskatoon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 14.2 inches, with 31.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saskatoon?

The job market in Saskatoon faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,024. There are 213 business establishments in the area, including 112 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 20.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saskatoon?

The median home value in Saskatoon is $376,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,150. The homeownership rate is 64.9%.

How are the schools in Saskatoon?

20.7% of adults in Saskatoon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.6% have completed high school. 8.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saskatoon?

The average commute in Saskatoon is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 82.6% of workers drive alone to work, 3.4% use public transit, and 20.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saskatoon?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saskatoon is 75.3% White, 3.2% Black or African American, 1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% Asian. 75.8% of residents speak only English at home.

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