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Crowsnest Pass, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /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
34°F Avg Temperature 284 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Crowsnest Pass, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,000
5% above
$56,950 per capita
Home Value
$300,000
6% above
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
12% below
14.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
29.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
9.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
34°F
284 sunny days/yr

How Crowsnest Pass Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
105%
Home Value
106%
Rent
88%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
239%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crowsnest Pass a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crowsnest Pass residents earn a median household income of $79,000 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,950. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 177 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crowsnest Pass is $300,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,020/month, with 14.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.5% of adults in Crowsnest Pass hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 29.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Crowsnest Pass has an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B
Median Income$79,000
Per Capita$56,950
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty9.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,020
Ownership84.2%
Housing Units2,760
Rent Burden14.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F
Sunny Days284/yr
Rain28.5 in/yr
Elevation5,607 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute26 min