Didsbury, AB

Alberta

Didsbury is a small city in Alberta with a population of 5,070. Residents earn $77,500 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,070 Population 815/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $48,120 per capita
$286,000 Home Value
$1,290 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$286,000 home value, $1,290/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation3,399 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+28.8%
Graduate+2.4%

Community

Commute28 min

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
815
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
6.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Didsbury vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.8%
19% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg
Other Languages5.5%

Social Characteristics

Didsbury vs U.S. Average

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: Didsbury vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,500
3% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,120

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.5%
192% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.1%
19% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.5 min
Drive Alone85.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Didsbury is $286,000, 1% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,290 (11% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden18.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.5%
Renter-Occupied21.2%
Housing Units2,050

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation3,399 ft (1,036 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Population Density815/sq mi
Coordinates51.6668°N, 114.1353°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.4%
75% below US avg
High School+28.8%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density815/sq mi
Total Area6.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.5 min
Drive Alone85.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.1%

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