Brooks, AB

Alberta

Brooks is a small city in Alberta with a population of 14,924. Residents earn $91,000 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,924 Population 2,123/sq mi density
$91,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 15.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$91,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,000
21% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.8%
144% higher than US avg

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

People

Population14,924
Median AgeN/A
Density2,123/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B+
Median Income$91,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment8.8%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,140
Rent Burden15.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+36.3%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Brooks a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brooks receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Brooks has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brooks is $91,000, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.3% have completed high school.

Brooks has a population of 14,924 with a density of 2,123 people per square mile.

Population

14,924
Total Population
2021 Census
2,123
People / sq mi
7.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Brooks vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Brooks vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brooks is $91,000, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Brooks vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,000
21% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden15.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.8%
Renter-Occupied35.3%
Housing Units5,140

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²)
Population Density2,123/sq mi
Coordinates50.5834°N, 111.8851°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.9%
74% below US avg
High School+36.3%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,123/sq mi
Total Area7.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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