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Alameda, SK

Saskatchewan

Alameda is a small town in Saskatchewan with a population of 345. Residents earn $88,000 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
345 Population 354/sq mi density
$88,000 Median Income $61,600 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$88,000 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $840/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,000
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.9%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.5%
247% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

How Alameda Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population345
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density354/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$88,000
Per Capita$61,600
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty10.0%
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units165
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,909 ft (582 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+40.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute34 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Alameda a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alameda receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Alameda offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alameda is $88,000, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 12.5%, unemployment is notably high. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alameda is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Alameda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Alameda has a population of 345 with a density of 354 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.3% female and 50.7% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

345
Total Population
354
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Alameda vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alameda vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alameda is $88,000, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 7.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Alameda vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,000
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$61,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.5%
247% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.5 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Alameda is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below the national average of $1,163). There are 165 total housing units in the city. 12.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden12.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.9%
Renter-Occupied6.1%
Housing Units165

Property Tax

In Alameda, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Alameda vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Alameda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,909 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average37.9°F
30% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.2 inches
55% below US avg
Snowfall3.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,909 ft (582 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density354/sq mi
Coordinates49.2652°N, 102.2816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Regina

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 1.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.7 in

Alameda has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F — from 4°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.5").

10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68% below the national average of 33.7%. 40.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 88.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
68% below US avg
High School+40.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density354/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.5 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.7%

Frequently Asked Questions About Alameda

What is the population of Alameda?

Alameda has a population of 345 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 354 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years. The population is 49.3% female and 50.7% male.

Is Alameda expensive to live in?

Alameda is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $88,000, 17% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Alameda?

Alameda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 4°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Alameda?

The job market in Alameda faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.5% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 34 minutes, and 7.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Alameda?

The median home value in Alameda is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $840.

How are the schools in Alameda?

10.9% of adults in Alameda hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Alameda?

The obesity rate in Alameda is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Alameda?

The average commute in Alameda is 34 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Alameda?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Alameda is 100% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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