Median Income
$74,500
1% lower than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.6%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$720
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.6%
83% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.9%
4% lower than US avg
How Shellbrook Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,510
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density995/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,500
Per Capita$47,800
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty11.9%
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$720
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units675
Rent Burden14.1%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,631 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+38.6%
Graduate+3.3%
Is Shellbrook a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Shellbrook 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. Shellbrook offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Shellbrook is $74,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Shellbrook is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $720 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.6% have completed high school.
Shellbrook has a population of 1,510 with a density of 995 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.5%), with 3.4% Black.
Population
1,510
Total Population
2021 Census
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Shellbrook vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.4% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 7.6% |
Social Characteristics
Shellbrook vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Shellbrook is $74,500, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income: Shellbrook vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $74,500 |
| 1% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $47,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.6% |
| 83% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
The median home value in Shellbrook is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $720 (38% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $720 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.5% |
| Housing Units | 675 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Shellbrook vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Shellbrook vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2168°N, 106.4011°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |