Calmar, AB

Alberta

Calmar is a small town in Alberta with a population of 2,183. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,183 Population 1,211/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $55,900 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$1,210 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 14.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,210/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.9%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,210
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 14.2%
294% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.6%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,183
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,211/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$55,900
Unemployment14.2%
Poverty9.6%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,210
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units915
Rent Burden21.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,379 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+36.2%
Graduate+0.6%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Calmar a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Calmar receives an overall livability score of 3.1 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. Calmar offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Calmar is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 14.2%, unemployment is notably high. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Calmar is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,210 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.2% have completed high school.

Calmar has a population of 2,183 with a density of 1,211 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.1%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 1.8% Asian.

Population

2,183
Total Population
2021 Census
1,211
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Calmar vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.8%
16% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg
Other Languages7.6%

Social Characteristics

Calmar vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Calmar is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Calmar vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,000
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.2%
294% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.6%
23% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.2 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home12.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Calmar is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,210 (4% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,210
4% above US avg
Rent Burden21.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.9%
Renter-Occupied19.1%
Housing Units915

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,379 ft (725 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density1,211/sq mi
Coordinates53.2668°N, 113.8187°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.9%
85% below US avg
High School+36.2%
Graduate Degree+0.6%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,211/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.2 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home12.8%

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