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Chestermere, AB
Alberta · Calgary Metro
Chestermere is a small city in Alberta with a population of 22,163. Residents earn $135,000 per year, which is 80% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Chestermere Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
ACrime
C+Climate
Education
CCommunity
Is Chestermere a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Chestermere receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Chestermere offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
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. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Chestermere is $532,000, making it a premium housing market at 89% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,740 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.5% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Chestermere has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches, including 32.7 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Chestermere vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Chestermere vs U.S. Average
Income: Chestermere vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $135,000 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $66,500 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,279 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.2% |
| 211% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 687 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.1% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 32.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $532,000 |
| 89% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,740 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 91.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.0% |
| Housing Units | 6,735 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Chestermere vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,356 ft (1,023 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,748/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0334°N, 113.8187°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Chestermere has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 17°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.0% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 29.5% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 5.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1,748/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 27.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.1% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 32.8% |
Schools in Chestermere
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Creek Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady of Wisdom School | - | - | - | - |
| Prairie Waters Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Gabriel the Archangel School | - | - | - | - |
| Chestermere Lake Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Chestermere High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chestermere
25 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrel FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Beats Radio | dance, edm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CBC Radio 1 Calgary (CBR - 1010 AM, 99.1 FM) | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CFGQ 107.3 "QR Calgary 107 & 770" Calgary, AB | corus media, global news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 加拿大中文电台FM94.7 | full service | AAC 51 kbps | |
| CKCE 101.5 Today Radio | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CBC Music Mountain (Calgary, CBR-FM, 102.1 FM, formerly CBC Radio 2) | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CFXO-FM 99.7 "Sun Country" High River, AB | country | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Calgary, AB (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jamz 403 | caribbean music, raggae | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CFIT-FM "Air 106.1" Airdrie, AB | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| CKYR-FM 106.7 "Red FM" Calgary, AB | 20 languages, multicultural | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| CKUV-FM "The Eagle 100.9" Okotoks, AB | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 63 kbps | |
| CKCE-FM 101.5 "Today Radio" Calgary, AB | 80s, 90s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CHFM-FM "Star 95.9" Calgary, AB | adult contemporary, rogers media | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CKWD-FM "Wild 95.3" Calgary, AB | country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CJSW | alternative, college | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKMR-FM 104.5 "More Country" Strathmore, AB | country | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| CJLI am700 The Light | christian, rock | AAC 96 kbps | |
| ICI Musique Calgary - 89.7 FM, Edmonton - 101.1 FM (CBCX-FM) | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CJSW 90.9 University of Calgary, AB - (AAC Stream) | campus radio, student radio | AAC 96 kbps | |
| CJSW 90.9 University of Calgary, AB (MP3 Stream) | campus radio, student radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| THE LYNX DISCO CLASSICS | 70s disco, disco | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wild95 | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| THE LYNX CLASSIC HITS | classic hits | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Chestermere
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbow Museum | ||||
| Glenbow Museum | ||||
| National Music Centre | ||||
| National Music Centre | ||||
| Nose Creek Valley Museum | ||||
| The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland | ||||
| The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland | ||||
| The Hangar Flight Museum | ||||
| The Hangar Flight Museum | ||||
| YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre | ||||
| YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre |
Libraries in Chestermere
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Country Hills | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Fish Creek | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Forest Lawn | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Judith Ubach branch (Thorncliffe) | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Judith Ubach branch (Thorncliffe) | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Prototype: Skyview | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Saddletowne | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Shawnessy | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Village Square | 0.0 | |||||
| Calgary Public Library - Village Square | 0.0 | |||||
| Chestermere Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Quarry Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seton Calgary Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chestermere
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Farmers' Market | |||||
| Calgary Farmers' Market | |||||
| The Mercantile on 9th | |||||
| V-H Court |
Cafes in Chestermere
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chestermere
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chestermere
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chestermere
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chestermere
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Chestermere
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Chestermere
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Acres Brewing | ||||
| 33 Acres Brewing | ||||
| 948 Brewing Company Ltd. | ||||
| Annex Ale Project | ||||
| Banded Peak Brewing | ||||
| Born Brewing Co. | ||||
| Born Brewing Co. | ||||
| Bow River Brewing | ||||
| Cabin Brewing Company | ||||
| Cabin Brewing Company | ||||
| Citizen Brewing Company | ||||
| Cold Garden Beverage Company | ||||
| Delta Brewstilary | ||||
| Delta Brewstilary | ||||
| Four Dogs Brewing | ||||
| Four Dogs Brewing | ||||
| Good Cheer Brewing | ||||
| Good Cheer Brewing | ||||
| Ol' Beautiful Brewing Company | ||||
| Ol' Beautiful Brewing Company | ||||
| Oxford Airport Business Park Building D | ||||
| The Dandy Brewing Company and DandyPizza | ||||
| The Establishment Brewing Company | ||||
| Two Pillars Brewery | ||||
| Two Pillars Brewery | ||||
| Uncommon Cider | ||||
| Uncommon Cider | ||||
| Wild Rose Brewery | ||||
| Zero Issue Brewing | ||||
| Zero Issue Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Chestermere
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Diamond | ||
| Scotiabank Saddledome | ||
| Calgary Flames | NHL | Pacific |
Airports Near Chestermere
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary International Airport | YYC | Large Airport |
| Calgary / Springbank Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| A J Flying Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Agro 1 Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Airdrie Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Appleton Field | - | Small Airport |
| Beiseker Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bishell's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Black Diamond/Flying R Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brant (Dixon Farm) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calgary / Christiansen Field | - | Small Airport |
| Calgary / Okotoks (Rowland Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Calgary / Okotoks Air Park | - | Small Airport |
| Cheadle Airport | TIL | Small Airport |
| Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cu Nim Airport | - | Small Airport |
| De Winton South Calgary Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Didsbury/Minty Field | - | Small Airport |
| High River Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Highwood Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Linden Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Olds-Didsbury Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rockyford Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rockyford/Early Bird Air Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Strathmore (D.J. Murray) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Three Hills Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Turner Valley Bar N Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vulcan / Kirkcaldy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vulcan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wild Rose Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wilderman Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Winters Aire Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chestermere
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post |
Treatment Centers in Chestermere
28 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Alpha House Society | ||
| Brennan & Associates | ||
| Calgary Birth Essentials | ||
| Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre | ||
| Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre | ||
| Canada Diagnostic Centres | ||
| Carewell Medical Clinic & Pharmacy | ||
| Chinook Medical Centre | ||
| Community Health Centre | ||
| Deerfoot Meadows Medical Clinic | ||
| Dover Medical Clinic | ||
| INLIV | ||
| Integra Naturopathics | ||
| Lochend Clinic | ||
| Marlborough Medical Clinic | ||
| Mayland Medical Centre | ||
| Medilink | ||
| Power Health Chinook | ||
| Satori Health Centre Greenview | ||
| Simon's Valley Family Clinic | ||
| Sunridge Medical Gallery | ||
| The Rehabilitation Society of Calgary | ||
| The Smart Clinic | ||
| Wellpoint Health | ||
| Youth Health Centre | ||
| Zulu Medical Cosmetics |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chestermere
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| New Apostolic Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Chestermere
What is the population of Chestermere?
Chestermere has a population of 22,163 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 1,748 people per square mile, spread across 12.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.6 years. The population is 50% female and 50% male.
Is Chestermere expensive to live in?
The median household income is $135,000, 80% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $532,000 (89% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,740 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Chestermere safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Chestermere receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Chestermere?
Chestermere has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.7 inches, with 32.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Chestermere?
The job market in Chestermere faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,279. There are 687 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 32.8% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Chestermere?
The median home value in Chestermere is $532,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,740. The homeownership rate is 91.0%.
How are the schools in Chestermere?
17.0% of adults in Chestermere hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.5% have completed high school. 5.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Chestermere?
The average commute in Chestermere is 28 minutes. 90.1% of workers drive alone to work, 1.1% use public transit, and 32.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Chestermere?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Chestermere is 57.6% White, 2.4% Black or African American, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 31.7% Asian. 66.2% of residents speak only English at home.