Airdrie, AB
Alberta · Calgary Metro
Airdrie is a mid-size city in Alberta with a population of 74,100. Residents earn $110,000 per year, which is 46% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Airdrie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
A+Crime
C+Climate
Education
CCommunity
Is Airdrie a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Airdrie receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Airdrie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Airdrie is $110,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 46% above $75,149. This places Airdrie among higher-income communities. At 11.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Airdrie is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.6% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Airdrie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches, including 39.8 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Airdrie vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Airdrie vs U.S. Average
Income: Airdrie vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $110,000 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,400 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,181 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.1% |
| 208% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 1 |
| Retail | 0 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 26.4% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $400,000 |
| 42% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,500 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 79.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.7% |
| Housing Units | 26,295 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Airdrie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,570 ft (1,088 m) |
| Area | 32.6 sq mi (84.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,274/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3001°N, 114.0353°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Airdrie has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 17°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.3% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 30.6% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 3.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2,274/sq mi |
| Total Area | 32.6 sq mi |
Services
| Healthcare Facilities | 1 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 0 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 27.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 26.4% |
Schools in Airdrie
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heloise Lorimer School | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Des Petits Amis French Immersion Preschool | - | - | - | - |
| Airdrie Christian Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Windsong Heights School | - | - | - | - |
| Meadowbrook Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Ralph McCall School | - | - | - | - |
| WH Croxford High School | - | - | - | - |
| Jensen Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| George McDougall High School | - | - | - | - |
| Airdrie Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Cooper's Crossing School | - | - | - | - |
| Good Shepherd School | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace School | - | - | - | - |
| Herons Crossing School | - | - | - | - |
| Bert Church High School | - | - | - | - |
| AE Bowers Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| R.J. Hawkey Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Martin De Porres High School | - | - | - | - |
| Muriel Clayton Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Nose Creek Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sagewood School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Airdrie
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beats Radio | dance, edm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CFGQ 107.3 "QR Calgary 107 & 770" Calgary, AB | corus media, global news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio 1 Calgary (CBR - 1010 AM, 99.1 FM) | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKCE 101.5 Today Radio | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CBC Music Mountain (Calgary, CBR-FM, 102.1 FM, formerly CBC Radio 2) | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| 加拿大中文电台FM94.7 | full service | AAC 51 kbps | |
| Jamz 403 | caribbean music, raggae | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CFIT-FM "Air 106.1" Airdrie, AB | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Calgary, AB (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKYR-FM 106.7 "Red FM" Calgary, AB | 20 languages, multicultural | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| CJSW | alternative, college | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKXY 91.5 "Cochrane Now" Cochrane, AB | country | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Wild95 | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CJSW 90.9 University of Calgary, AB (MP3 Stream) | campus radio, student radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJSW 90.9 University of Calgary, AB - (AAC Stream) | campus radio, student radio | AAC 96 kbps | |
| ICI Musique Calgary - 89.7 FM, Edmonton - 101.1 FM (CBCX-FM) | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CJLI am700 The Light | christian, rock | AAC 96 kbps | |
| CHFM-FM "Star 95.9" Calgary, AB | adult contemporary, rogers media | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CKCE-FM 101.5 "Today Radio" Calgary, AB | 80s, 90s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKWD-FM "Wild 95.3" Calgary, AB | country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| THE LYNX DISCO CLASSICS | 70s disco, disco | MP3 128 kbps | |
| THE LYNX CLASSIC HITS | classic hits | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Airdrie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada's Sports Hall Of Fame | ||||
| Nose Creek Valley Museum | ||||
| The Hangar Flight Museum | ||||
| The Hangar Flight Museum | ||||
| YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre | ||||
| YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre |
Libraries in Airdrie
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airdrie Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Bowness | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Bowness | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Country Hills | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Crowfoot | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Judith Ubach branch (Thorncliffe) | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Judith Ubach branch (Thorncliffe) | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Louise Riley Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Nose Hill | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Prototype: Skyview | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Saddletowne | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Village Square | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Village Square | 0.0 | |||||
| Chestermere Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crossfield Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gallagher Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gallagher Library | 0.0 | |||||
| High Density Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reg Erhardt Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sage Hill Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taylor Family Digital Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Airdrie
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Farmer's Market West | |||||
| V-H Court |
Hotels in Airdrie
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Airdrie
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Airdrie
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Airdrie
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Airdrie
10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Airdrie
25 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Airdrie
9 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Airdrie
27 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Airdrie
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Airdrie
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Airdrie
14 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Airdrie
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Airdrie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 948 Brewing Company Ltd. | ||||
| Citizen Brewing Company | ||||
| Delta Brewstilary | ||||
| Delta Brewstilary | ||||
| Fitzsimmons Brewing Company | ||||
| Oxford Airport Business Park Building D | ||||
| Two Pillars Brewery | ||||
| Two Pillars Brewery | ||||
| Zero Issue Brewing | ||||
| Zero Issue Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Airdrie
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| McMahon Stadium |
Airports Near Airdrie
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary International Airport | YYC | Large Airport |
| Calgary / Springbank Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Airdrie Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Anchor 9 Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Appleton Field | - | Small Airport |
| Arkayla Springs Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beiseker Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bishell's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Black Diamond/Flying R Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calgary / Christiansen Field | - | Small Airport |
| Calgary / Okotoks (Rowland Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Calgary / Okotoks Air Park | - | Small Airport |
| Cheadle Airport | TIL | Small Airport |
| Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cu Nim Airport | - | Small Airport |
| De Winton South Calgary Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Didsbury/Minty Field | - | Small Airport |
| Highwood Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Linden Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Olds (Netook) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Olds / North 40 Ranch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Olds-Didsbury Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Strathmore (D.J. Murray) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sundre / Goodwins Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sundre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Turner Valley Bar N Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wilderman Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Winters Aire Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Airdrie
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post Mail Box | |
| Canada Post Mail Box | |
| Creekside PO | |
| Downtown PO | |
| East Airdrie PO | |
| Sierra Springs PO |
Treatment Centers in Airdrie
31 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Allergy and Asthma Clinic | ||
| Apex Hearing Systems Ltd. | ||
| Aveiro Sleep | ||
| Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre | ||
| Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre | ||
| Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre | ||
| Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre | ||
| Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre | ||
| Canada Diagnostic Centre, Brentwood | ||
| Cascade Orthotics | ||
| Cascade Prosthetic Services | ||
| Dalhousie Station Foot Clinic | ||
| Foothills Medical Clinic | ||
| H2 Medical Centre | ||
| Hearing Loss Clinic | ||
| Holistic Institute of Health and Fertility | ||
| Marlborough Medical Clinic | ||
| Maximum Potential Physiotherapy | ||
| Mayland Medical Centre | ||
| MCI The Doctor’s Office | ||
| Parkdale Periodontics | ||
| Rana Respiratory Care Group | ||
| Satori Health Centre Greenview | ||
| Simon's Valley Family Clinic | ||
| Spirit Halloween | ||
| Student Wellness Services | ||
| Sunridge Medical Gallery | ||
| The Smart Clinic | ||
| TransCanada Denture Clinic Ltd. | ||
| WELL Health Medical Centres |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Airdrie
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Airdrie United Church | |
| DayBreak Community Church | |
| Grace Baptist Church | |
| Kingdom City | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Living Springs Christian Fellowship | |
| Lutheran Church of the Master | |
| St. Paul's Catholic Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| Victory Church |
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What is the population of Airdrie?
Airdrie has a population of 74,100 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 2,274 people per square mile, spread across 32.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is Airdrie expensive to live in?
The median household income is $110,000, 46% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $400,000 (42% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Airdrie safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Airdrie receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Airdrie?
Airdrie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.9 inches, with 39.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Airdrie?
The job market in Airdrie faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,181. There are 14 business establishments in the area, including 13 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 26.4% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Airdrie?
The median home value in Airdrie is $400,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,500. The homeownership rate is 79.3%.
How are the schools in Airdrie?
15.3% of adults in Airdrie hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.6% have completed high school. 3.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Airdrie?
The average commute in Airdrie is 28 minutes. 87.2% of workers drive alone to work, 1.4% use public transit, and 26.4% work from home.
What are the demographics of Airdrie?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Airdrie is 79.6% White, 4.8% Black or African American, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11% Asian. 82.9% of residents speak only English at home.
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