Median Income
$77,500
3% higher than US avg
Home Value
$286,000
1% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.4%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,290
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment
10.5%
192% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.1%
19% lower than US avg
How Didsbury Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population5,070
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density815/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
B
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$48,120
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty10.1%
Commute28 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$286,000
Rent$1,290
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,050
Rent Burden18.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation3,399 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+28.8%
Graduate+2.4%
Is Didsbury a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Didsbury receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Didsbury offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Didsbury is $77,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.5%, unemployment is notably high. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Didsbury is $286,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,290 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.8% have completed high school.
Didsbury has a population of 5,070 with a density of 815 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96%), with 1% Hispanic, 2.4% Asian.
Population
5,070
Total Population
2021 Census
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.8% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.5% |
The median household income in Didsbury is $77,500, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $77,500 |
| 3% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $48,120 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.5% |
| 192% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% |
| 19% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |
The median home value in Didsbury is $286,000, 1% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,290 (11% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $286,000 |
| 1% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,290 |
| 11% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 18.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.2% |
| Housing Units | 2,050 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Didsbury vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 3,399 ft (1,036 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 815/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6668°N, 114.1353°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |