Shellbrook, SK

Saskatchewan

Shellbrook is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 1,510. Residents earn $74,500 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,510 Population 995/sq mi density
$74,500 Median Income $47,800 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$720 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$74,500 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $720/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,631 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+38.6%
Graduate+3.3%

Community

Commute21 min

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
995
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Shellbrook vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.4%
15% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg
Other Languages7.6%

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.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,500
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$47,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.9%
4% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.6 min
Drive Alone78.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Shellbrook is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $720 (38% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden14.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.5%
Renter-Occupied21.5%
Housing Units675

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Shellbrook vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,631 ft (497 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density995/sq mi
Coordinates53.2168°N, 106.4011°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina
12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.6%
63% below US avg
High School+38.6%
Graduate Degree+3.3%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density995/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.6 min
Drive Alone78.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.0%

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