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Blackfalds, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.2 /5.0
B Good
10,470 Population 1,635/sq mi density
$103,000 Median Income $58,900 per capita
$332,000 Home Value
$1,550 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$103,000 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$332,000 home value, $1,550/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Blackfalds, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,000
37% above
$58,900 per capita
Home Value
$332,000
18% above
Median Rent
$1,550/mo
33% above
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
33.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
256% above
6.3% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Blackfalds Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
137%
Home Value
118%
Rent
133%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
356%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blackfalds a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blackfalds residents earn a median household income of $103,000 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,900. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 325 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blackfalds is $332,000 , 18% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,550/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.7% of adults in Blackfalds hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 33.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Blackfalds has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,470
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,635/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$103,000
Per Capita$58,900
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty6.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133

Housing

A+
Home Value$332,000
Rent$1,550
Ownership77.8%
Housing Units3,780
Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days282/yr
Rain20.7 in/yr
Elevation2,887 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+33.7%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute26 min