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Selkirk, MB

Full City Profile · Manitoba

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

Selkirk, MB

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,000
10% below
$42,480 per capita
Home Value
$270,000
4% below
Median Rent
$970/mo
17% below
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
36.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
17.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
263 sunny days/yr

How Selkirk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
96%
Rent
83%
Poverty
137%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
281%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Selkirk a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Selkirk residents earn a median household income of $68,000 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,480. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 326 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Selkirk is $270,000 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $970/month, with 18.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.2% of adults in Selkirk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 36.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Selkirk has 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. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C+
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$42,480
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty17.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$817

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
Sunny Days263/yr
Rain17.0 in/yr
Elevation741 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute23 min