Saskatchewan, Canada
Your guide to living in Saskatoon: demographics, cost of living, quality of life, and education.
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266,141
Saskatchewan
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Major industries
White
75.3%
Indigenous
11.2%
South Asian
3.5%
Filipino
2.9%
Saskatoon has a substantial urban Indigenous population and growing South Asian, Filipino, and Chinese communities attracted by SINP and the U of S.
Downtown rent
$1,300/mo
Suburban rent
$1,100/mo
Groceries
$340/mo
Recommended monthly budget
$2,400/mo
Saskatoon offers a low cost of living with very affordable housing by Canadian standards. The city's growing professional services sector provides strong purchasing power.
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Saskatoon is served by Saskatoon Public Schools and Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. The University of Saskatchewan is a top-15 Canadian research university, particularly strong in agriculture, veterinary medicine, and nuclear science. Saskatchewan Polytechnic has a Saskatoon campus.
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Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan and a major hub for agricultural research and mining services. The University of Saskatchewan is a research leader in agriculture and synchrotron science. Saskatoon has grown rapidly in recent decades, with strong population growth driven by provincial nominee immigration.
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Winter average temperature
-14°C
Summer average temperature
25°C
Saskatoon has continental weather with cold winters and warm summers. The Meewasin Valley Trail follows the South Saskatchewan River through the city. Saskatoon Transit operates bus service. Healthcare is anchored by Royal University Hospital.
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