Camrose, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.0 /5.0
B Good
8,504 Population 7/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income $51,200 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$1,080 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,080/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Camrose, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,000
1% above
$51,200 per capita
Home Value
$300,000
6% above
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
7% below
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
31.6% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
253% above
10.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Camrose Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
106%
Rent
93%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
353%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Camrose a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Camrose residents earn a median household income of $76,000 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,200. The unemployment rate stands at 12.7% (253% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 264 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Camrose is $300,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,080/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.7% of adults in Camrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 31.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Camrose has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,504
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$51,200
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty10.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

A
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,080
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units8,135
Rent Burden22.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain23.2 in/yr
Elevation2,421 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+31.6%
Graduate+3.9%

Community

Commute21 min