Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
0 active MLS® listings
St. James is a mature, west-central Winnipeg neighbourhood anchored by Portage Avenue and the Polo Park retail district, with a mix of post-war bungalows, split-levels, and infill/low-rise rentals. It tends to attract a broad demographic: long-time owners and downsizers in the quieter residential pockets, plus renters and newer arrivals drawn by proximity to major shopping, services, and employment nodes. The area’s character ranges from leafy, established streets near Assiniboine Park and Sturgeon Creek to busier commercial corridors closer to Portage and major arterials.
Amenities are a key strength: CF Polo Park, big-box retail, restaurants, recreation facilities, and quick access to Assiniboine Park and the airport. Transit is generally strong along Portage Avenue and other main routes, providing straightforward access to downtown and the University of Winnipeg. Schools in and around the area include St. James Collegiate, Lincoln Middle School, and a mix of public and faith-based options, which supports stable family-oriented demand. From an investment perspective, St. James typically offers steadier cash-flow potential than Winnipeg’s priciest pockets, with resilient tenant demand tied to transit, retail/office employment, and airport access; price growth has been solid but not explosive, with continued interest in renovated bungalows and well-located rental stock.
St. James currently has 5 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $159,900, averaging $222 per square foot and about 49 days on market, pointing to a smaller inventory base and a market where homes may take some time to secure a buyer. With 3 new listings in the past 30 days, conditions are offering some fresh choice for buyers, while investors should weigh pricing against time-on-market as an indicator of measured demand rather than a rapid run-up.
Walk Score 10 · Transit Score 18 · Bike Score 35
St. James has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Transit Score is 18. Bike Score is 35.