Median Income
$84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value
$276,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,100
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.2%
128% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
8.0%
35% lower than US avg
How Wainwright Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population6,606
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,406/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Economy
B+
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$54,200
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty8.0%
Commute16 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$276,000
Rent$1,100
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,665
Rent Burden19.6%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,238 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+34.1%
Graduate+2.9%
Is Wainwright a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Wainwright receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Wainwright offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Wainwright is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Wainwright is $276,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.1% have completed high school.
Wainwright has a population of 6,606 with a density of 1,406 people per square mile. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.6%), with 11% Asian.
Population
6,606
Total Population
2021 Census
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Wainwright vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 84.4% |
| 8% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 13.3% |
Social Characteristics
Wainwright vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Wainwright is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.
Income: Wainwright vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $84,000 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $54,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.2% |
| 128% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 16.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
The median home value in Wainwright is $276,000, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $276,000 |
| 2% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,100 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 19.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 70.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.8% |
| Housing Units | 2,665 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Wainwright vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Wainwright vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,238 ft (682 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,406/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.8348°N, 110.8534°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |