Melfort

Small town · Saskatchewan · Population 5,955

Housing and jobs

Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Melfort, with comparisons and sources.

46 · Average

Average monthly rent$874/month

SK: $1,095/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $670/month · 2016: $876/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$240,000

SK: $300,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $242,749 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing16%

SK: 17.2% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 21.1% · 2016: 22.6% · Statistics Canada, 2021

49 · Average

Median household income$71,500

SK: $82,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $49,883 · 2016: $67,249 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)-0.6%

SK: 3.1% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: 7.5% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate6.3%

SK: 8.4% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 5.6% · 2016: 7.5% · Statistics Canada, 2021