Wynyard, SK

Saskatchewan

Wynyard is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 1,724. Residents earn $62,400 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,724 Population 839/sq mi density
$62,400 Median Income $45,200 per capita
$170,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 11.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$62,400 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $800/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,837 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+34.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute17 min

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
839
People / sq mi
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Wynyard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.7%
10% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg
Other Languages12.8%

Social Characteristics

Wynyard vs U.S. Average

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: Wynyard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,400
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.8 min
Drive Alone78.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Wynyard is $170,000, 40% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden11.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.3%
Renter-Occupied22.4%
Housing Units805

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Wynyard vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Wynyard vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,837 ft (560 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density839/sq mi
Coordinates51.7667°N, 104.1844°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina
12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+34.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density839/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.8 min
Drive Alone78.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.4%

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