Cypress County, AB

Alberta

Cypress County is a small city in Alberta with a population of 7,524. Residents earn $101,000 per year, which is 34% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,524 Population 2/sq mi density
$101,000 Median Income $64,900 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 16.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$101,000 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $900/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $101,000
34% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.4%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.8%
89% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.5%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population7,524
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$101,000
Per Capita$64,900
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty9.5%
Commute25 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,660
Rent Burden16.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+30.7%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Cypress County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cypress County 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 high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Cypress County offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cypress County is $101,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Cypress County among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cypress County is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.7% have completed high school.

Cypress County has a population of 7,524 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.3%), with 1.6% Asian.

Population

7,524
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
5,010.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Cypress County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.4%
11% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg
Other Languages11.6%

Social Characteristics

Cypress County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cypress County is $101,000, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Cypress County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$101,000
34% above US avg
Per Capita Income$64,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.5%
23% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.5 min
Drive Alone90.8%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home32.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Cypress County is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden16.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.2%
Renter-Occupied11.8%
Housing Units2,660

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Cypress County vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area5,010.8 sq mi (12,978.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.4%
69% below US avg
High School+30.7%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area5,010.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.5 min
Drive Alone90.8%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home32.6%

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