Wakaw
Saskatchewan · Population 978
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Housing and jobs
Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Wakaw, with comparisons and sources.
Affordability
Average monthly rent$750/month
SK: $1,095/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $502/month · 2016: $857/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$170,000
SK: $300,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $203,302 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Households spending 30%+ of income on housing21.4%
SK: 17.2% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 22.9% · 2016: 22.4% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Economy
Median household income$55,600
SK: $82,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $33,867 · 2016: $51,597 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Population growth (5-year)6.1%
SK: 3.1% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: -6.4% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Unemployment rate12.5%
SK: 8.4% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 6.1% · 2016: 13% · Statistics Canada, 2021