Bonnyville, AB

Alberta

Bonnyville is a small city in Alberta with a population of 6,404. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
6,404 Population 1,171/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $54,750 per capita
$310,000 Home Value
$1,160 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$310,000 home value, $1,160/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $310,000
10% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.2%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,160
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.3%
186% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.7%
22% lower than US avg

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

People

Population6,404
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,171/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

B
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$54,750
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty9.7%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$310,000
Rent$1,160
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,540
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,824 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+34.2%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Bonnyville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bonnyville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Bonnyville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bonnyville is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.3%, unemployment is notably high. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bonnyville is $310,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,160 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.2% have completed high school.

Bonnyville has a population of 6,404 with a density of 1,171 people per square mile. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.6%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Black, 9.4% Asian.

Population

6,404
Total Population
2021 Census
1,171
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
5.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Bonnyville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.8%
6% above US avg
Spanish4.8%
64% below US avg
Other Languages12.3%

Social Characteristics

Bonnyville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bonnyville is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Bonnyville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,000
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
186% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.7%
22% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.2 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Bonnyville is $310,000, 10% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,160 (0% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$310,000
10% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,160
0% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied59.8%
Renter-Occupied40.0%
Housing Units2,540

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,824 ft (556 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density1,171/sq mi
Coordinates54.2668°N, 110.7351°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.2%
70% below US avg
High School+34.2%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,171/sq mi
Total Area5.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.2 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.9%

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