Crowsnest Pass, AB

Alberta

Crowsnest Pass is a small city in Alberta with a population of 5,695. Residents earn $79,000 per year, which is 5% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,695 Population 40/sq mi density
$79,000 Median Income $56,950 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$1,020 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$79,000 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,020/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $79,000
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.5%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,020
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.6%
139% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.5%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,695
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$79,000
Per Capita$56,950
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty9.5%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,020
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,760
Rent Burden14.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+29.8%
Graduate+3.8%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Crowsnest Pass a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Crowsnest Pass is $79,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.6%, unemployment is notably high. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Crowsnest Pass is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,020 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.8% have completed high school.

Crowsnest Pass has a population of 5,695 with a density of 40 people per square mile. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%), with 2% Asian.

Population

5,695
Total Population
40
People / sq mi
52.8yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
142.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Crowsnest Pass vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.8%
17% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages6.9%

Social Characteristics

Crowsnest Pass vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Crowsnest Pass is $79,000, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Crowsnest Pass vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,000
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.5%
23% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Drive Alone81.2%
Public Transit4.7%
Work from Home14.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Crowsnest Pass is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,020 (12% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,020
12% below US avg
Rent Burden14.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.2%
Renter-Occupied15.6%
Housing Units2,760

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Crowsnest Pass vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area142.9 sq mi (370.2 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.5%
69% below US avg
High School+29.8%
Graduate Degree+3.8%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density40/sq mi
Total Area142.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Drive Alone81.2%
Public Transit4.7%
Work from Home14.3%

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