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Thompson, MB

Full City Profile · Manitoba

3.2 /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
3.2 / 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Thompson, MB

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,000
28% above
$55,650 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
10% below
14.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
30.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
14.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
33°F
236 sunny days/yr

How Thompson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
128%
Home Value
71%
Rent
90%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thompson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Thompson residents earn a median household income of $96,000 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,650. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 404 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thompson is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 14.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

13.1% of adults in Thompson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 30.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Thompson has an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). 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.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B
Median Income$96,000
Per Capita$55,650
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty14.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$1,050
Ownership53.3%
Housing Units4,675
Rent Burden14.1%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp33°F
Sunny Days236/yr
Rain20.4 in/yr
Elevation676 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute14 min