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Chestermere, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.3 /5.0
B Good
22,163 Population 1,748/sq mi density
$135,000 Median Income $66,500 per capita
$532,000 Home Value
$1,740 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$135,000 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$532,000 home value, $1,740/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Chestermere, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$135,000
80% above
$66,500 per capita
Home Value
$532,000
89% above
Median Rent
$1,740/mo
50% above
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
29.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
211% above
4.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
290 sunny days/yr

How Chestermere Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
180%
Home Value
189%
Rent
150%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
311%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chestermere a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chestermere residents earn a median household income of $135,000 , which is 80% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,500. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 687 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chestermere is $532,000 , 89% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,740/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

17.0% of adults in Chestermere hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 29.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Chestermere has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population22,163
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,748/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$135,000
Per Capita$66,500
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty4.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,279

Housing

A
Home Value$532,000
Rent$1,740
Ownership91.0%
Housing Units6,735
Rent Burden19.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain15.7 in/yr
Elevation3,356 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+29.5%
Graduate+5.4%

Community

Commute28 min

Did You Know?

32.8% work from home.