Median Income
$135,000
80% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
17.0%
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment
11.2%
211% higher than US avg
How Chestermere Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population22,163
Median AgeN/A
Density1,748/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Economy
B+
Median Income$135,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment11.2%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units6,735
Rent Burden19.8%
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+29.5%
Graduate+5.4%
Is Chestermere a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Chestermere receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Chestermere has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Chestermere is $135,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 80% above $75,149. This places Chestermere among higher-income communities. At 11.2%, unemployment is notably high.
Education
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.5% have completed high school.
Chestermere has a population of 22,163 with a density of 1,748 people per square mile.
Population
22,163
Total Population
2021 Census
Race & Ethnicity
Chestermere vs U.S. Average
Social Characteristics
Chestermere vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Chestermere is $135,000, which is 80% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.2% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income: Chestermere vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $135,000 |
| 80% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.2% |
| 211% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 91.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.0% |
| Housing Units | 6,735 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Chestermere vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Chestermere vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,748/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0334°N, 113.8187°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |