Median Income
$85,000
13% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
13.6%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$735
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.8%
172% higher than US avg
How The Pas Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population5,639
Median AgeN/A
Density327/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Economy
B
Median Income$85,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment9.8%
PovertyN/A
Commute15 min
Housing
A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$735
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,150
Rent Burden11.6%
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+26.7%
Graduate+4.2%
Is The Pas a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, The Pas receives an overall livability score of 3.4 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. The Pas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in The Pas is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 9.8%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $735 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.
Education
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.7% have completed high school.
The Pas has a population of 5,639 with a density of 327 people per square mile. The city is predominantly White (91.8%), with 1.4% Black, 6% Asian.
Population
5,639
Total Population
2021 Census
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.3% |
| 9% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 13.9% |
The median household income in The Pas is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $85,000 |
| 13% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.8% |
| 172% above US avg |
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Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 14.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
Monthly rent averages $735 (37% below US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $735 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 59.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.7% |
| Housing Units | 2,150 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: The Pas vs U.S. Average (%)
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Crime Rates: The Pas vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 17.3 sq mi (44.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 327/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.8216°N, 101.2449°W |
| Timezone | America/Winnipeg |