Median Income
$80,000
6% higher than US avg
Home Value
$340,000
21% higher than US avg
Violent Crime
187/100K
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
20.3%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,100
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.9%
147% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.9%
4% higher than US avg
How Winnipeg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population749,607
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density4,204/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 66%
Economy
B
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$47,880
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty12.9%
Commute25 min
Housing
A
Home Value$340,000
Rent$1,100
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units300,430
Rent Burden20.2%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
AQIN/A
Rain22.2 in/yr
Elevation774 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+29.9%
Graduate+6.7%
Is Winnipeg a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Winnipeg receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Winnipeg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Winnipeg is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.9%, unemployment is notably high. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Winnipeg is $340,000, 21% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Safety & Crime
Violent crime in Winnipeg is below the national average at 187 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 101 per 100,000, 95% below the national average.
Education
20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.9% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Winnipeg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches, including 39.6 inches of snow.
Winnipeg has a population of 749,607 with a density of 4,204 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (65.6%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 5.4% Black, 25% Asian.
Population
749,607
Total Population
2021 Census
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 65.4% |
| 17% below US avg |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 31.8% |
The median household income in Winnipeg is $80,000, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $80,000 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $47,880 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.9% |
| 147% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.4% |
| Public Transit | 9.3% |
| Work from Home | 23.2% |
The median home value in Winnipeg is $340,000, 21% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $340,000 |
| 21% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,100 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 20.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 63.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.9% |
| Housing Units | 300,430 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Winnipeg vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Winnipeg has a violent crime rate of 187 per 100,000 residents, 51% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 101 per 100,000 (95% below US avg).
Crime Rates: Winnipeg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 186.8/100K |
| 51% below US avg |
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Property Crime
| Total Property | 100.5/100K |
| 95% below US avg |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Winnipeg has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.2 inches.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 22.2 inches |
| 42% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 39.6 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 178.3 sq mi (461.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8844°N, 97.1470°W |
| Timezone | America/Winnipeg |