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West Interlake, MB

Manitoba

West Interlake is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 2,228. Residents earn $54,800 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,228 Population 4/sq mi density
$54,800 Median Income $41,960 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$705 Median Rent 8.2% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$54,800 median income, 13.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $705/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,800
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.0%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $705
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.1%
264% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 23.7%
91% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,228
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,800
Per Capita$41,960
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty23.7%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$705
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units985
Rent Burden8.2%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation814 ft (248 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+31.0%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute22 min
Broadband94.0%

Is West Interlake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Interlake receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. West Interlake has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Interlake is $54,800, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Interlake is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

West Interlake has a population of 2,228 with a density of 4 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.9%), with 3.5% Asian.

Population

2,228
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
634.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

West Interlake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.6%
15% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages8.5%

Social Characteristics

West Interlake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Interlake is $54,800, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: West Interlake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,800
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.1%
264% above US avg
Poverty Rate23.7%
91% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.4 min
Drive Alone80.7%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home37.9%

Walkability

The median home value in West Interlake is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $705 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$705
39% below US avg
Rent Burden8.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.2%
Renter-Occupied19.8%
Housing Units985

Property Tax

In West Interlake, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: West Interlake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.0%
76% below US avg
High School+31.0%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area634.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.4 min
Drive Alone80.7%
Public Transit1.4%
Work from Home37.9%

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