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Selkirk, MB

Manitoba · Winnipeg Metro

Selkirk is a small city in Manitoba with a population of 10,504. Residents earn $68,000 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,504 Population 1,112/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $42,480 per capita
$270,000 Home Value
$970 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$270,000 home value, $970/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $68,000
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $270,000
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.2%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $970
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.1%
181% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.0%
37% higher than US avg

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

People

Population10,504
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1,112/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

C+
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$42,480
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty17.0%
Commute23 min

Housing

A
Home Value$270,000
Rent$970
Ownership60.1%
Housing Units4,415
Rent Burden18.7%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation741 ft (226 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+36.0%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Selkirk a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Selkirk receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Selkirk has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Selkirk is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Selkirk is $270,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $970 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Selkirk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 263 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches, including 31.8 inches of snow.

Selkirk has a population of 10,504 with a density of 1,112 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.5% female and 46.6% male. The city is predominantly White (93%), with 5.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 89.5% of residents.

Population

10,504
Total Population
2021 Census
1,112
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
9.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Selkirk vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 89.5%
14% above US avg
Spanish 1.1%
92% below US avg
Other Languages 9.4%

Social Characteristics

Selkirk vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Selkirk is $68,000, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,480. The average weekly wage is $817, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 326 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Selkirk vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,000
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,480
Avg Weekly Wage$817

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.1%
181% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above US avg
Establishments (County)326

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.1 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home10.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Selkirk is $270,000, 4% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $970 (17% below the national average of $1,163). 60.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,415 total housing units in the city. 18.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$270,000
4% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$970
17% below US avg
Rent Burden18.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.1%
Owner-Occupied60.1%
Renter-Occupied39.9%
Housing Units4,415

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Selkirk receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Selkirk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.5 km²)
Population Density1,112/sq mi
Coordinates50.1436°N, 96.8845°W
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 31.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.8 in
February 6°F (-15°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
December 6°F (-14°C) 0.8 in

Selkirk has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 6°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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8.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 76% below the national average of 33.7%. 36.0% have completed high school. 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 78.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.2%
76% below US avg
High School+36.0%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,112/sq mi
Total Area9.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.1 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home10.9%

Schools in Selkirk

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Selkirk Junior High - - - -
Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School - - - -
Robert Smith School - - - -
Ruth Hooker School - - - -
Centennial School - - - -
Daerwood School - - - -
Mapleton School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Selkirk

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Choice Classic Rock 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Winnipeg, MB (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Central (Winnipeg) - MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CKCL-FM 107.1 "Classical 107" Winnipeg, MB classical music AAC+ 64 kbps
CBC Music (Central) - Winnipeg, MB classical, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
CIUR-FM "Now Country 104.7" Winnipeg, MB indigenous, new country MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Central (Winnipeg) - AAC Stream blues, classical UNKNOWN
CFQX-FM 104.1 "QX104 Country" Winnipeg, MB country AAC+ 48 kbps
CJIE-FM 107.5 "CJ107" Gimli, MB country MP3
Ambient Art Sound - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Manitoba) Winnipeg, MB blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CJNU - MP3 128 kbps
CHNW-FM "94.3 NOW Radio" Winnipeg, MB hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Manitoba) Winnipeg, MB radio publique AAC 48 kbps
NCI-FM Network (Manitoba-wide) country, indigenous AAC 129 kbps
CITI 92.1 Winnipeg, MB mainstream rock, rogers media AAC+ 48 kbps
CKXL-FM 91.1 "Envol FM" Saint Boniface, MB community radio, radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Selkirk

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Big House
Bishop Velychkovsky Martyr’s Shrine
Bishop Velychkovsky Martyr’s Shrine
Blacksmith's Shop
Bleak House
Bleak House
Cooks Creek Heritage Museum
Doctor's Office
Exhibit Panels
Exhibt Panels
Farm Manager's House
Fire Fighters Museum
Fire Fighters Museum
Furloft / Saleshop
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site
Marine Museum of Manitoba
Men's House
Northwest Bastion
Retail Store / Museum
Ross Cottage
Ross House Museum
Ross House Museum
Seven Oaks House Museum
Seven Oaks House Museum
Southeast Bastion
Southwest Bastion
St. Andrew's Rectory NHS
Warehouse

Libraries in Selkirk

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Henderson Library0.0
Henderson Library0.0
Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School0.0
Munroe Library0.0
Munroe Library0.0
Saint John's Library0.0
Selkirk Public Library0.0
Transcona Library0.0
West Kildonan Library0.0

Hotels in Selkirk

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canalta Hotel Sellkirk

Cafes in Selkirk

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Clinics in Selkirk

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #642311530

Veterinaries in Selkirk

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #642262219

Bus Stations in Selkirk

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Selkirk Bus Depot

Gas Stations in Selkirk

14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #504869791
CA #617499033
CA #642311521
CA #642316906
Co-Op
Domo
Domo
Esso
Husky
Petro-Canada
Safeway
Shell
Tempo
Tempo

Banks in Selkirk

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cambrian Credit Union

Gyms in Selkirk

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Golf Courses in Selkirk

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Selkirk Golf Course and Country Club

Breweries in Selkirk

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nonsuch Brewery
Nonsuch Brewing Co.
Nonsuch Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Selkirk

TeamLeagueDivision
Blue Cross Park

Airports Near Selkirk

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International AirportYWGLarge Airport
Gimli Industrial Park AirportYGMMedium Airport
Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport-Medium Airport
Beausejour/Av-Ranch Airpark-Small Airport
Cooks Creek Aerodrome-Small Airport
Oak Hammock Air Park-Small Airport
Rosenort Airport-Small Airport
Selkirk Airport-Small Airport
St-Pierre-Jolys (Carl's Field)-Small Airport
St. François Xavier Airport-Small Airport
Steinbach (South) Airport-Small Airport
Steinbach Airport-Small Airport
Unknown Rural MB Airport-Small Airport
Winnipeg / Lyncrest Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Selkirk

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
East Selkirk Post Office

Treatment Centers in Selkirk

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Concordia Medical Clinic
Plessis medical center
Springfield Heights Medical
Waterfront Eye Institute

Churches & Religious Organizations in Selkirk

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
St Clements Anglican Church
St. Peter Dynevor Anglican Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Selkirk

What is the population of Selkirk?

Selkirk has a population of 10,504 residents and is located in Manitoba. The population density is 1,112 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.5% female and 46.6% male.

Is Selkirk expensive to live in?

The median household income is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $270,000 (4% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $970 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Selkirk safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Selkirk receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Selkirk?

Selkirk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches, with 31.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Selkirk?

The job market in Selkirk faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $817. There are 326 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 10.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Selkirk?

The median home value in Selkirk is $270,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $970. The homeownership rate is 60.1%.

How are the schools in Selkirk?

8.2% of adults in Selkirk hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.0% have completed high school. 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Selkirk?

The average commute in Selkirk is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Selkirk?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Selkirk is 93% White, 1% Black or African American, 5.3% Asian. 89.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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