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Black Diamond, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,730 Population 1,037/sq mi density
$75,500 Median Income $50,560 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$1,110 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $1,110/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Black Diamond, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,500
0% below
$50,560 per capita
Home Value
$348,000
23% above
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
5% below
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
74% below
33.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
10.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Black Diamond Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
123%
Rent
95%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
272%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Black Diamond 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

Black Diamond residents earn a median household income of $75,500 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,560. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 85 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Black Diamond is $348,000 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,110/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.7% of adults in Black Diamond hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 33.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Black Diamond has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,730
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density1,037/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$75,500
Per Capita$50,560
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty10.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

A
Home Value$348,000
Rent$1,110
Ownership83.1%
Housing Units1,180
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain19.2 in/yr
Elevation3,868 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+33.6%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute34 min