Bentley, AB

Alberta

Bentley is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,042. Residents earn $76,000 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,042 Population 1,203/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income $43,800 per capita
$220,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 17.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,000 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,000
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $220,000
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.2%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.0%
372% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.2%
23% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,042
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,203/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C+
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$43,800
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty15.2%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units450
Rent Burden20.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,979 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+29.9%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Bentley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bentley receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Bentley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bentley is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 17.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bentley is $220,000, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.9% have completed high school.

Bentley has a population of 1,042 with a density of 1,203 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 1.4% Asian.

Population

1,042
Total Population
2021 Census
1,203
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Bentley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.8%
19% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg
Other Languages5.8%

Social Characteristics

Bentley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bentley is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Bentley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,000
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.0%
372% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.2%
23% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone85.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Bentley is $220,000, 22% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$220,000
22% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden20.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.1%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units450

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,979 ft (908 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density1,203/sq mi
Coordinates52.4654°N, 114.0501°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
5.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.2%
85% below US avg
High School+29.9%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,203/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone85.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.5%

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