Beaverlodge, AB

Alberta

Beaverlodge is a small town in Alberta with a population of 2,271. Residents earn $90,000 per year, which is 20% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,271 Population 1,093/sq mi density
$90,000 Median Income $55,800 per capita
$260,000 Home Value
$1,170 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 16.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$260,000 home value, $1,170/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,000
20% higher than US avg
Home Value $260,000
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,170
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 16.2%
350% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.3%
25% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,271
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,093/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

B
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$55,800
Unemployment16.2%
Poverty9.3%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$260,000
Rent$1,170
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units925
Rent Burden19.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,375 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+37.3%
Graduate+3.1%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Beaverlodge a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beaverlodge receives an overall livability score of 3.4 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. Beaverlodge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Beaverlodge is $90,000, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 16.2%, unemployment is notably high. 9.3% 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 Beaverlodge is $260,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.3% have completed high school.

Beaverlodge has a population of 2,271 with a density of 1,093 people per square mile. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.1%), with 1.8% Black, 5% Asian.

Population

2,271
Total Population
2021 Census
1,093
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Beaverlodge vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.5%
20% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg
Other Languages4.9%

Social Characteristics

Beaverlodge vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beaverlodge is $90,000, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Beaverlodge vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,000
20% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.2%
350% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.3%
25% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Drive Alone86.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Beaverlodge is $260,000, 8% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,170 (1% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$260,000
8% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,170
1% above US avg
Rent Burden19.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.3%
Renter-Occupied22.7%
Housing Units925

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Beaverlodge vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,375 ft (724 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density1,093/sq mi
Coordinates55.2166°N, 119.4361°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.0%
73% below US avg
High School+37.3%
Graduate Degree+3.1%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,093/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Drive Alone86.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.9%

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