Crossfield, AB

Alberta

Crossfield is a small town in Alberta with a population of 3,599. Residents earn $104,000 per year, which is 38% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,599 Population 784/sq mi density
$104,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
$1,450 Median Rent 15.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$104,000 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$1,450/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $104,000
38% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.8%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,450
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.6%
194% higher than US avg

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

People

Population3,599
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density784/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$104,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment10.6%
PovertyN/A
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,450
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,325
Rent Burden15.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+34.2%
Graduate+1.4%

Community

Commute33 min

Is Crossfield a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Crossfield is $104,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Crossfield among higher-income communities. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $1,450 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163.

Education

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.2% have completed high school.

Crossfield has a population of 3,599 with a density of 784 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.5%), with 1.1% Black, 4.7% Asian.

Population

3,599
Total Population
2021 Census
784
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
4.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Crossfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.8%
18% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg
Other Languages6.3%

Social Characteristics

Crossfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Crossfield is $104,000, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Crossfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$104,000
38% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.9 min
Drive Alone90.3%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home20.4%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $1,450 (25% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,450
25% above US avg
Rent Burden15.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.4%
Renter-Occupied16.6%
Housing Units1,325

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Crossfield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density784/sq mi
Coordinates51.4334°N, 114.0353°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
80% below US avg
High School+34.2%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density784/sq mi
Total Area4.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.9 min
Drive Alone90.3%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home20.4%

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