Bon Accord, AB

Alberta

Bon Accord is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,461. Residents earn $102,000 per year, which is 36% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,461 Population 949/sq mi density
$102,000 Median Income $53,000 per capita
$286,000 Home Value
$1,490 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$102,000 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$286,000 home value, $1,490/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $102,000
36% higher than US avg
Home Value $286,000
1% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.6%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,490
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 13.3%
269% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,461
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density949/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$102,000
Per Capita$53,000
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty6.5%
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$286,000
Rent$1,490
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units555
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,297 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+36.3%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute33 min

Is Bon Accord a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bon Accord receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Bon Accord offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bon Accord is $102,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 36% above $75,149. This places Bon Accord among higher-income communities. At 13.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bon Accord is $286,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,490 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.3% have completed high school.

Bon Accord has a population of 1,461 with a density of 949 people per square mile. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%).

Population

1,461
Total Population
2021 Census
949
People / sq mi
36.8yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Bon Accord vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.4%
16% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg
Other Languages5.8%

Social Characteristics

Bon Accord vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bon Accord is $102,000, which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Bon Accord vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$102,000
36% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.3%
269% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.2 min
Drive Alone93.5%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home25.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Bon Accord is $286,000, 1% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,490 (28% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$286,000
1% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,490
28% above US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.7%
Renter-Occupied15.3%
Housing Units555

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Bon Accord vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,297 ft (700 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density949/sq mi
Coordinates53.8335°N, 113.4187°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.6%
86% below US avg
High School+36.3%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density949/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.2 min
Drive Alone93.5%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home25.9%

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