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Brooks, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.2 /5.0
B Good
14,924 Population 2,123/sq mi density
$91,000 Median Income $49,000 per capita
$266,000 Home Value
$1,050 Median Rent 15.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 294 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$91,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$266,000 home value, $1,050/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Brooks, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,000
21% above
$49,000 per capita
Home Value
$266,000
6% below
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
10% below
15.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
36.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
8.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
294 sunny days/yr

How Brooks Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
121%
Home Value
94%
Rent
90%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
244%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brooks 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

Brooks residents earn a median household income of $91,000 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,000. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 463 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brooks is $266,000 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 15.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.9% of adults in Brooks hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 36.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Brooks has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population14,924
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density2,123/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B+
Median Income$91,000
Per Capita$49,000
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty8.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$942

Housing

A+
Home Value$266,000
Rent$1,050
Ownership64.8%
Housing Units5,140
Rent Burden15.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days294/yr
Rain9.9 in/yr
Elevation2,457 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute17 min