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Calgary, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,306,784 Population 4,124/sq mi density
$98,000 Median Income $64,200 per capita
$456,000 Home Value
$1,350 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 296 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$98,000 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$456,000 home value, $1,350/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Calgary, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,000
30% above
$64,200 per capita
Home Value
$456,000
62% above
Median Rent
$1,350/mo
16% above
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
25.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
247% above
9.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
296 sunny days/yr

How Calgary Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
130%
Home Value
162%
Rent
116%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
347%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Calgary a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Calgary residents earn a median household income of $98,000 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $64,200. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 793 business establishments, including 441 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Calgary is $456,000 , 62% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,350/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

24.5% of adults in Calgary hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 25.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Calgary has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,306,784
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density4,124/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$98,000
Per Capita$64,200
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty9.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,235

Housing

A
Home Value$456,000
Rent$1,350
Ownership68.8%
Housing Units502,305
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

C+
Property57/100K
Burglary8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days296/yr
Rain19.0 in/yr
Elevation3,438 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+25.9%
Graduate+9.3%

Community

Commute27 min

Did You Know?

40.1% work from home.
There are 441 restaurants in the area.