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Berwyn, AB

Alberta

Berwyn is a small town in Alberta with a population of 577. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
577 Population 950/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $50,400 per capita
$157,000 Home Value
$1,210 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 15.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,000 home value, $1,210/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $157,000
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.6%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,210
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 15.3%
325% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.6%
6% lower than US avg

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

People

Population577
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density950/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$50,400
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty11.6%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,000
Rent$1,210
Ownership77.1%
Housing Units240
Rent Burden19.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation2,165 ft (660 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+21.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Berwyn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Berwyn receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Berwyn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Berwyn is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 15.3%, unemployment is notably high. 11.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Berwyn is $157,000, 44% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,210 per month. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Berwyn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches.

Berwyn has a population of 577 with a density of 950 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.6% female and 52.6% male. The city is predominantly White (99.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.5% of residents.

Population

577
Total Population
2021 Census
950
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Berwyn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.5%
15% above US avg
Spanish 2.6%
81% below US avg
Other Languages 6.9%

Social Characteristics

Berwyn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Berwyn is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,400 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $969, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 15.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 18 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Berwyn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,400
Avg Weekly Wage$969

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.3%
325% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.6%
6% below US avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.9 min
Drive Alone92.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Berwyn is $157,000, 44% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,210 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 77.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 240 total housing units in the city. 19.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$157,000
44% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,210
4% above US avg
Rent Burden19.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.1%
Owner-Occupied77.1%
Renter-Occupied22.9%
Housing Units240

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Berwyn receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Berwyn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,165 feet.

Temperature

2°F Jan (-16°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average34.4°F
36% below US avg
January Average2°F (-16°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,165 ft (660 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density950/sq mi
Coordinates56.1501°N, 117.7360°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 16, 2023.

Apr 14, 2001 44 km NE of Dawson Creek, Canada M5.3 129 km
Mar 16, 2023 44 km ESE of Peace River, Canada M4.7 70 km
Mar 16, 2023 Alberta, Canada M4.6 71 km
Mar 16, 2023 Alberta, Canada M4.2 69 km
May 3, 1995 36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada M3.3 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 2°F (-16°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.8 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 38°F (4°C) 0.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
November 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 0.9 in

Berwyn has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 2°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (0.7").

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5.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 83% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 92% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.6%
83% below US avg
High School+21.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density950/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.9 min
Drive Alone92.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Radio Stations near Berwyn

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Berwyn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Lac Cardinal Pioneer Village

Libraries in Berwyn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brownvale Community Library0.0

Hotels in Berwyn

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Berwyn Hotel

Gas Stations in Berwyn

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #5411746944

Banks in Berwyn

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ATB Financial

Ski Resorts Near Berwyn

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Misery Mountain Ski Hill 0.0 $0

Airports Near Berwyn

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Peace River AirportYPEMedium Airport
Bice Farm AirportSmall Airport
Codessa South AirportSmall Airport
Delta Tango FieldSmall Airport
Donnelly AirportYOESmall Airport
Eaglesham (South) AirportSmall Airport
Fairview AirportZFWSmall Airport
Grimshaw AirportSmall Airport
Nampa / HockeySmall Airport

Post Offices in Berwyn

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

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Frequently Asked Questions About Berwyn

What is the population of Berwyn?

Berwyn has a population of 577 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 950 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.8 years. The population is 46.6% female and 52.6% male.

Is Berwyn expensive to live in?

The median household income is $81,000, 8% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $157,000 (44% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,210 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Berwyn safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Berwyn receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Berwyn?

Berwyn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Berwyn?

The job market in Berwyn faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $969. There are 18 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Berwyn?

The median home value in Berwyn is $157,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,210. The homeownership rate is 77.1%.

How are the schools in Berwyn?

5.6% of adults in Berwyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Berwyn?

The average commute in Berwyn is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 92% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Berwyn?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Berwyn is 99.2% White. 90.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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