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Clive, AB

Alberta

Clive is a small town in Alberta with a population of 775. Residents earn $89,000 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
775 Population 925/sq mi density
$89,000 Median Income $51,400 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$1,230 Median Rent 12.3% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$89,000 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,230/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $89,000
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.1%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,230
6% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.9%
147% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.6%
23% lower than US avg

How Clive Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population775
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density925/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$51,400
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty9.6%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,230
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units325
Rent Burden12.3%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain19.1 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation2,789 ft (850 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+39.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute30 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Clive a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Clive receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Clive offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Clive is $89,000, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.9%, unemployment is notably high. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Clive is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,230 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Clive has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Clive has a population of 775 with a density of 925 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.4% female and 52.3% male. The city is predominantly White (94.1%), with 4.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.1% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

775
Total Population
925
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Clive vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.1%
22% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg
Other Languages3.2%

Social Characteristics

Clive vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Clive is $89,000, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,400 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 8.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 9.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Clive vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,000
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.9%
147% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.6%
23% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Clive is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,230 (6% above the national average of $1,163). There are 325 total housing units in the city. 12.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,230
6% above US avg
Rent Burden12.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units325

Property Tax

In Clive, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Clive vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Clive has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,789 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average36.9°F
32% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.1 inches
50% below US avg
Snowfall3.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation2,789 ft (850 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density925/sq mi
Coordinates52.4772°N, 113.4413°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.6 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest

Clive has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F — from 10°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and December the driest (0.6").

5.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 85% below the national average of 33.7%. 39.9% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 88.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.1%
85% below US avg
High School+39.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density925/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Drive Alone88.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.4%

Frequently Asked Questions About Clive

What is the population of Clive?

Clive has a population of 775 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 925 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.6 years. The population is 48.4% female and 52.3% male.

Is Clive expensive to live in?

Clive is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $89,000, 18% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,230 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Clive?

Clive has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.1 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Clive?

The job market in Clive faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.9% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 9.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Clive?

The median home value in Clive is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,230.

How are the schools in Clive?

5.1% of adults in Clive hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.9% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Clive?

The obesity rate in Clive is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Clive?

The average commute in Clive is 30 minutes. 88.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Clive?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Clive is 94.1% White, 4.7% Asian. 96.1% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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