Beaver County, AB

Alberta

Beaver County is a small city in Alberta with a population of 5,868. Residents earn $94,000 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,868 Population 5/sq mi density
$94,000 Median Income $55,450 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$1,150 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$94,000 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $1,150/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,000
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,150
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.1%
208% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.4%
8% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,868
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$94,000
Per Capita$55,450
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty11.4%
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$1,150
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,180
Rent Burden21.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation2,244 ft (684 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+32.5%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute39 min

Is Beaver County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beaver County receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Beaver County offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Beaver County is $94,000, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 11.1%, unemployment is notably high. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Beaver County is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.5% have completed high school.

Beaver County has a population of 5,868 with a density of 5 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

5,868
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
1,243.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Beaver County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.4%
11% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg
Other Languages11.5%

Social Characteristics

Beaver County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beaver County is $94,000, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Beaver County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,000
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,450

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.1%
208% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.4%
8% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.6 min
Drive Alone91.6%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home31.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Beaver County is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,150 (1% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,150
1% below US avg
Rent Burden21.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.4%
Renter-Occupied9.6%
Housing Units2,180

Property Tax

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.8%
77% below US avg
High School+32.5%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area1,243.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.6 min
Drive Alone91.6%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home31.6%

Nearby Cities

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