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Ambleside, AB
Alberta · Edmonton Metro
Ambleside is a small city in Alberta with a population of 6,173. Residents earn $82,896 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Ambleside Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
A+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Ambleside a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ambleside receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Ambleside offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Ambleside is $82,896, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Ambleside is $290,615, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x 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
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Ambleside has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches, including 18.7 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Ambleside vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ambleside vs U.S. Average
Income: Ambleside vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,896 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,913 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 191 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 18.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $290,615 |
| 3% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,091 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 2,469 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Ambleside 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 | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,251 ft (686 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 571/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.4299°N, 113.5992°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Ambleside has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 13°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 571/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.8 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 18.6% |
Schools in Ambleside
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour School | - | - | - | - |
| Joan Carr Catholic Elementary/Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ambleside
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHBN-FM "KISS 91.7" Edmonton, AB | contemporary hits, rogers media | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| 630 CHED | hockey, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ICI Radio-Canada Première Edmonton - 90.1 FM (CHFA-FM) | classical, french culture | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CIUP-FM "Up 99.3" Edmonton, AB | adult hits | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One Edmonton | cbc, features | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sonic 102.9 | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKJR "Sports 1440" Wetaskiwin, AB (MP3 Stream) | new format rebranding, sports news | AAC 129 kbps | |
| CKNG-FM "The Chuck 92.5" Edmonton, AB (AAC Stream) | 80's, 90's | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CHAH "My Radio 580" Edmonton, AB | multicultural, multilingual | MP3 69 kbps | |
| CKFT "Mix 107.9" Fort Saskatchewan, AB | adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| CKJR "Sports 1440" Wetaskiwin, AB (AAC Stream) | new format rebranding, sports news | AAC 132 kbps | |
| Edmonton Sports Talk | sports talk | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Rumsey Retro Radio | old time radio | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique Alberta (Edmonton, AB) | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKPW-FM 107.1 "Play 107" Edmonton, AB | rhythmic adult contemporary | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| CINZ NET Radio | dance, edm | MP3 | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première (Alberta) Edmonton | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKNG-FM "The Chuck 92.5" Edmonton, AB (MP3 Stream) | 80's, 90's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJCA AM930 The Light | christian, education | AAC 95 kbps | |
| CHED 630 "Global News Radio" Edmonton, AB | news talk | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CKNO-FM "Now 102.3" Edmonton, AB | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Ambleside
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Aviation Museum | ||||
| Archives and Museum | ||||
| Art Gallery of Alberta | ||||
| Bennett Centre | ||||
| Calgary and Edmonton Railway Museum | ||||
| Canadian Energy Museum | ||||
| Earth Sciences Museum | ||||
| Edmonton Radial Railway Society | ||||
| Fort Edmonton Park | ||||
| Heritage Museum | ||||
| Indigenous Peoples Experience | ||||
| John Janzen Nature Centre | ||||
| John Walter Museum | ||||
| Legislative Assembly Interpretive Centre | ||||
| Little White Schoolhouse | ||||
| Neon Sign Museum | ||||
| Prince of Wales Armouries | ||||
| Royal Alberta Museum | ||||
| Rutherford House | ||||
| St. Jacques Heritage House | ||||
| Telus World of Science | ||||
| Ukrainian Canadian Archive and Museum of Alberta |
Libraries in Ambleside
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Guebert Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beaumont Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calder Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cameron Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clareview Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clareview Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Devon Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - Abbotsfield - Penny McKee | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - Abbotsfield - Penny McKee | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - Highlands | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - Idylwylde Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - McConachie | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - McConachie | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library Sprucewood Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library Strathcona Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library Woodcroft (Westmount) Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library, Capilano | 0.0 | |||||
| EPL Castle Downs Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| EPL Castle Downs Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| eplGO - West Henday Promenade | 0.0 | |||||
| Herbert T. Coutts Education Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jasper Place Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leduc Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lois Hole Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mathematics Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mathematics Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meadows Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mill Woods Public Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Riverbend Branch - Edmonton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rutherford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Albert Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanley A. Milner Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitemud Crossing Library EPL | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ambleside
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Center | |||||
| Caribbean Center | |||||
| Good Stock Whole Food Ingredients | |||||
| Good Stock Whole Food Ingredients | |||||
| Italian Centre (Southside) | |||||
| Italian Centre (Southside) | |||||
| Old Strathcona Farmer's Market | |||||
| Queen Mary's Market | |||||
| Tropical House Food Market | |||||
| Tropical House Food Market |
Hotels in Ambleside
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ambleside
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ambleside
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ambleside
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ambleside
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ambleside
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ambleside
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ambleside
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ale Architect Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Ale Architect Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Alley Kat Brewing Company | ||||
| Arcadia Brewery | ||||
| Arcadia Brewery | ||||
| Bent Stick Brewing Co. | ||||
| Blind Enthusiasm Brewing Company - The Monolith | ||||
| Campio Ritchie | ||||
| Campio Ritchie | ||||
| Happy Beer Street | ||||
| Leduc Brewing Company | ||||
| Omen Brewing | ||||
| Omen Brewing | ||||
| Sea Change Brewing Co. | ||||
| Shiddy's Distilling and Rumpus Room | ||||
| Southbound Brewing | ||||
| Southbound Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Ambleside
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | NHL | Pacific |
Ski Resorts Near Ambleside
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynne Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rabbit Hill Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Valley Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Edmonton Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sunridge Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ambleside
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edmonton International Airport | YEG | Large Airport |
| Calmar/Wizard Lake Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Calmar (Maplelane Farm) | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Cooking Lake Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Gartner Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Josephburg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Lechelt Field | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Twin Island Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Villeneuve (Rose Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Villeneuve Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton/Morinville (Currie Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton/Morinville (Mike's Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Goodwood Field | - | Small Airport |
| Millet/Creekview Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Morrinville Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Parkland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rimbey Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Springdale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stony Plain (Stony Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Warburg / Zajes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Westlock Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wetaskiwin Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Ambleside
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Henwood Treatment Centre |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Ambleside
What is the population of Ambleside?
Ambleside has a population of 6,173 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 571 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is Ambleside expensive to live in?
The median household income is $82,896, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $290,615 (3% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Ambleside safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Ambleside receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Ambleside?
Ambleside has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches, with 18.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ambleside?
The unemployment rate in Ambleside is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $979. There are 191 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 18.6% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Ambleside?
The median home value in Ambleside is $290,615. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Ambleside?
32.9% of adults in Ambleside hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Ambleside?
The average commute in Ambleside is 25 minutes. 85.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.6% work from home.
What are the demographics of Ambleside?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Ambleside is 94.1% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 3.5% Asian. 84.2% of residents speak only English at home.