Thompson, MB

Manitoba

Thompson is a small city in Manitoba with a population of 13,035. Residents earn $96,000 per year, which is 28% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
13,035 Population 2,031/sq mi density
$96,000 Median Income $55,650 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$1,050 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
33°F Avg Temperature 236 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$96,000 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $1,050/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $96,000
28% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.1%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,050
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.9%
147% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.5%
17% higher than US avg

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

People

Population13,035
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density2,031/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

B
Median Income$96,000
Per Capita$55,650
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty14.5%
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$1,050
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,675
Rent Burden14.1%

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation676 ft (206 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+30.7%
Graduate+3.6%

Community

Commute14 min

Is Thompson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Thompson receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Thompson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Thompson is $96,000, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.9%, unemployment is notably high. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Thompson is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Thompson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F. Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches, including 33.7 inches of snow.

Thompson has a population of 13,035 with a density of 2,031 people per square mile. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.8%), with 2.4% Black, 11.5% Asian.

Population

13,035
Total Population
2021 Census
2,031
People / sq mi
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below US avg
6.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Thompson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.7%
1% below US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg
Other Languages20.8%

Social Characteristics

Thompson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thompson is $96,000, which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Thompson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,000
28% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,650

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.9%
147% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.4 min
Drive Alone74.1%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Thompson is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,050 (10% 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$1,050
10% below US avg
Rent Burden14.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied53.3%
Renter-Occupied46.7%
Housing Units4,675

Property Tax

Thompson has an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.4 inches. The area enjoys 236 sunny days per year.

Temperature

2°F Jan (-16°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average33.1°F
39% below US avg
January Average2°F (-16°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.4 inches
46% below US avg
Snowfall33.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²)
Population Density2,031/sq mi
Coordinates55.7435°N, 97.8558°W
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg
13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.1%
61% below US avg
High School+30.7%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,031/sq mi
Total Area6.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.4 min
Drive Alone74.1%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home5.6%

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