Median Income
$62,400
17% lower than US avg
Home Value
$170,000
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.4%
50% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
15.0%
21% higher than US avg
How Wynyard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,724
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density839/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,400
Per Capita$45,200
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty15.0%
Commute17 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units805
Rent Burden11.1%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,837 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+34.8%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Wynyard a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Wynyard receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Wynyard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Wynyard is $62,400, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Wynyard is $170,000, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 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
12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.8% have completed high school.
Wynyard has a population of 1,724 with a density of 839 people per square mile. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.1%), with 9% Asian.
Population
1,724
Total Population
2021 Census
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.7% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 12.8% |
The median household income in Wynyard is $62,400, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $62,400 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $45,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
| 21% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 16.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
The median home value in Wynyard is $170,000, 40% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $170,000 |
| 40% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.4% |
| Housing Units | 805 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Wynyard vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,837 ft (560 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 839/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7667°N, 104.1844°W |
| Timezone | America/Regina |