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Breton, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
567 Population 854/sq mi density
$55,600 Median Income $44,000 per capita
$196,000 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 296 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$55,600 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$196,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Breton, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,600
26% below
$44,000 per capita
Home Value
$196,000
30% below
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
93% below
37.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
17.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
296 sunny days/yr

How Breton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
70%
Rent
82%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
272%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Breton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Breton residents earn a median household income of $55,600 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,000. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Breton is $196,000 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $950/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

2.3% of adults in Breton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 37.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Breton has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population567
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density854/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,600
Per Capita$44,000
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty17.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$846

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,000
Rent$950
Ownership69.2%
Housing Units260
Rent Burden23.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days296/yr
Rain21.8 in/yr
Elevation2,769 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+37.5%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute28 min