Median Income
$81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value
$280,000
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.6%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,100
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.2%
128% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.3%
1% lower than US avg
How Athabasca Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population6,959
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Economy
B
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$59,700
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty12.3%
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$280,000
Rent$1,100
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,155
Rent Burden23.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,755 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+30.1%
Graduate+7.6%
Is Athabasca a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Athabasca receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Athabasca offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Athabasca is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Athabasca is $280,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.1% have completed high school.
Athabasca has a population of 6,959 with a density of 3 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.6%), with 2.8% Black, 8.3% Asian.
Population
6,959
Total Population
2021 Census
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Athabasca vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.5% |
| 9% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 13.2% |
Social Characteristics
Athabasca vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Athabasca is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income: Athabasca vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $81,000 |
| 8% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $59,700 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.2% |
| 128% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% |
| 1% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.1% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 24.2% |
The median home value in Athabasca is $280,000, 1% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $280,000 |
| 1% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,100 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 23.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 58.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,155 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Athabasca vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Athabasca vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Area | 2,359.6 sq mi (6,111.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.7169°N, 113.2854°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |