Waldheim, SK

Saskatchewan

Waldheim is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 1,237. Residents earn $84,000 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,237 Population 1,627/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $48,900 per capita
$290,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 9.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$290,000 home value, $840/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $290,000
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.1%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.6%
111% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.2%
15% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,237
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,627/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

B
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$48,900
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty14.2%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$290,000
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units430
Rent Burden9.4%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,791 ft (546 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+37.5%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Waldheim a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waldheim 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. Waldheim offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waldheim is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waldheim is $290,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.5% have completed high school.

Waldheim has a population of 1,237 with a density of 1,627 people per square mile. The median age is 36.4 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.6%), with 2.1% Black, 3.8% Asian.

Population

1,237
Total Population
2021 Census
1,627
People / sq mi
36.4yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Waldheim vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.5%
11% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages12.5%

Social Characteristics

Waldheim vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waldheim is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Waldheim vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.6%
111% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.2%
15% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.4 min
Drive Alone86.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Waldheim is $290,000, 3% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$290,000
3% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden9.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.6%
Renter-Occupied17.4%
Housing Units430

Property Tax

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+37.5%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,627/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.4 min
Drive Alone86.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.1%

Nearby Cities

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