Banff, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,305 Population 5,268/sq mi density
$88,000 Median Income $50,400 per capita
$725,000 Home Value
$1,500 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$88,000 median income, 14.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$725,000 home value, $1,500/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Banff, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,000
17% above
$50,400 per capita
Home Value
$725,000
157% above
Median Rent
$1,500/mo
29% above
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
22% below
33.0% high school+
Unemployment
14.9%
314% above
6.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

How Banff Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Banff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
117%
Home Value
257%
Rent
129%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
414%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Banff a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Banff residents earn a median household income of $88,000 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,400. The unemployment rate stands at 14.9% (314% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 257 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Banff is $725,000 , 157% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,500/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

26.4% of adults in Banff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 33.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Banff has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,305
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density5,268/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%

Economy

B+
Median Income$88,000
Per Capita$50,400
Unemployment14.9%
Poverty6.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$969

Housing

C
Home Value$725,000
Rent$1,500
Ownership42.0%
Housing Units2,930
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain18.6 in/yr
Elevation4,544 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+33.0%
Graduate+5.2%

Community

Commute17 min