Median Income
$77,000
2% higher than US avg
Home Value
$280,000
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
14.8%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.3%
103% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.9%
4% higher than US avg
How Cardston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,856
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
B
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$44,120
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty12.9%
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$280,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,260
Rent Burden13.2%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation3,737 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+6.1%
Is Cardston a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cardston receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Cardston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cardston is $77,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Cardston is $280,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.
Cardston has a population of 4,856 with a density of 4 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94%), with 4.5% Asian.
Population
4,856
Total Population
2021 Census
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.4% |
The median household income in Cardston is $77,000, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $77,000 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,120 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.3% |
| 103% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.8% |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
The median home value in Cardston is $280,000, 1% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $280,000 |
| 1% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 13.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 73.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.6% |
| Housing Units | 1,260 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Cardston vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Cardston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 3,737 ft (1,139 m) |
| Area | 1,296.7 sq mi (3,358.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2000°N, 113.3019°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |