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Edmonton, AB
Alberta · Edmonton Metro
Edmonton is a major city in Alberta with a population of 1,010,899. Residents earn $90,000 per year, which is 20% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Edmonton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
BHousing
ACrime
C+Climate
Education
C+Community
Is Edmonton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Edmonton receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Edmonton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Edmonton is $90,000, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 12.7%, unemployment is notably high. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Edmonton is $384,000, 36% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 99 per 100,000, 95% below the national average.
Education
20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.0% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Edmonton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 278 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Edmonton vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Edmonton vs U.S. Average
Income: Edmonton vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $90,000 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,800 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,073 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.7% |
| 253% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 510 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 239 |
| Healthcare | 48 |
| Retail | 28 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.4% |
| Public Transit | 8.1% |
| Work from Home | 26.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $384,000 |
| 36% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,250 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.4% |
| Housing Units | 396,400 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Edmonton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 99.4/100K |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 13.7/100K |
| Theft | 71.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 14.3/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 38.2°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,192 ft (668 m) |
| Area | 295.6 sq mi (765.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.5501°N, 113.4687°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Edmonton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 13°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.1% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 28.0% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 8.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 3,420/sq mi |
| Total Area | 295.6 sq mi |
Services
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Restaurants | 239 |
| Retail Stores | 28 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.4% |
| Public Transit | 8.1% |
| Work from Home | 26.9% |
Colleges & Universities in Edmonton
| Institution | Type | Enrollment | Acceptance | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta College Campus | - | - | - | - | - |
| Alberta Justice and Solicitor General Training Academy | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bredin Centre for Career Advancement | - | - | - | - | - |
| Campus St-Jean | - | - | - | - | - |
| City University of Seattle in Canada | - | - | - | - | - |
| Concordia University of Edmonton | - | - | - | - | - |
| Enterprise Square | - | - | - | - | - |
| Lumen Cristi Catholic Education Center | - | - | - | - | - |
| MacEwan University City Centre Campus | - | - | - | - | - |
| NAIT - Crane and Hoist Facility | - | - | - | - | - |
| NAIT - Patricia Campus | - | - | - | - | - |
| NAIT Souch Campus | - | - | - | - | - |
| NAIT Waiward Centre for Steel Technologies | - | - | - | - | - |
| NorQuest College | - | - | - | - | - |
| Northern Alberta Institute of Technology | - | - | - | - | - |
| Robertson College | - | - | - | - | - |
| Robertson College | - | - | - | - | - |
| The King's University | - | - | - | - | - |
| University of Alberta | - | - | - | - | - |
| University of Alberta South Campus | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vanguard College | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vanguard College | - | - | - | - | - |
| Westmount Campus | - | - | - | - | - |
Schools in Edmonton
100+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Belmont Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Gabriel School | - | - | - | - |
| École Joseph-Moreau | - | - | - | - |
| École Maurice Lavallée | - | - | - | - |
| One World One Centre | - | - | - | - |
| École J. H. Picard | - | - | - | - |
| St. Margaret Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Brander Gardens Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tempo School | - | - | - | - |
| McKernan School | - | - | - | - |
| R. J. Scott School | - | - | - | - |
| Lawton Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Fraser School | - | - | - | - |
| Donnan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Al Mustafa Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Avonmore School | - | - | - | - |
| Westboro Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Norwood Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rutherford School | - | - | - | - |
| Wîhkwêntôwin School | - | - | - | - |
| Coronation School | - | - | - | - |
| Clara Tyner School | - | - | - | - |
| Lauderdale School | - | - | - | - |
| Youngstown School | - | - | - | - |
| Parkallen School | - | - | - | - |
| Scott Robertson Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Cecilia Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Matthew | - | - | - | - |
| Archbishop O'Leary High School | - | - | - | - |
| Belvedere School | - | - | - | - |
| Sifton Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Delwood Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Braemar School | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Pleasant School | - | - | - | - |
| École publique Gabrielle-Roy | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel | - | - | - | - |
| Garneau School | - | - | - | - |
| Austin O'Brien Catholic High School | - | - | - | - |
| Belgravia School | - | - | - | - |
| McCauley Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| École Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc | - | - | - | - |
| The Waldorf Independent School of Edmonton | - | - | - | - |
| Delton School | - | - | - | - |
| Forest Heights Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirkness Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mill Creek School | - | - | - | - |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Edmonton | - | - | - | - |
| Prince Charles School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Elizabeth Seton Elementary/Jr. High School | - | - | - | - |
| Queen Alexandra Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jean-Claude-Mahé School | - | - | - | - |
| Glendale School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Hilda Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Grace Martin School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dovercourt Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| W. P. Wagner School | - | - | - | - |
| Eastglen High School | - | - | - | - |
| Malmo School | - | - | - | - |
| Ross Sheppard High School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary/Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Parkdale Elementary Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Aleda Patterson School | - | - | - | - |
| École Frère Antoine | - | - | - | - |
| Rhythms Studio | - | - | - | - |
| Boyle Street Education Centre | - | - | - | - |
| The GRIT Program | - | - | - | - |
| Cardinal Collins High School Academic Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Learning Store on Whyte | - | - | - | - |
| Learning Store at Westgate | - | - | - | - |
| Learning Store at Londonderry | - | - | - | - |
| Learning Store at Circle Square | - | - | - | - |
| Aspen Program | - | - | - | - |
| Giovanni School of Music | - | - | - | - |
| Hardisty School | - | - | - | - |
| Highlands School | - | - | - | - |
| Strathcona High School | - | - | - | - |
| School Of Discovery | - | - | - | - |
| Aurora Charter School | - | - | - | - |
| St Pius X Catholic Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Beacon Heights Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mark Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Edmonton Christian High School | - | - | - | - |
| Newton School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Leo Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Evansdale School | - | - | - | - |
| Grandview Heights School | - | - | - | - |
| Sylvan Learning Centre | - | - | - | - |
| McNally High School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Bride School | - | - | - | - |
| Killarney Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Queen Elizabeth High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mee-Yah-Noh School | - | - | - | - |
| John Barnett Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| M. E. LaZerte High School | - | - | - | - |
| Londonderry Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Paul Catholic Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Crestwood School | - | - | - | - |
| Meadowlark Christian School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Edmonton
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHBN-FM "KISS 91.7" Edmonton, AB | contemporary hits, rogers media | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| 630 CHED | hockey, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ICI Radio-Canada Première Edmonton - 90.1 FM (CHFA-FM) | classical, french culture | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CIUP-FM "Up 99.3" Edmonton, AB | adult hits | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One Edmonton | cbc, features | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sonic 102.9 | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKNG-FM "The Chuck 92.5" Edmonton, AB (AAC Stream) | 80's, 90's | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CHAH "My Radio 580" Edmonton, AB | multicultural, multilingual | MP3 69 kbps | |
| CKNG-FM "The Chuck 92.5" Edmonton, AB (MP3 Stream) | 80's, 90's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKFT "Mix 107.9" Fort Saskatchewan, AB | adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Edmonton Sports Talk | sports talk | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Rumsey Retro Radio | old time radio | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique Alberta (Edmonton, AB) | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKPW-FM 107.1 "Play 107" Edmonton, AB | rhythmic adult contemporary | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| CINZ NET Radio | dance, edm | MP3 | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première (Alberta) Edmonton | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CJCA AM930 The Light | christian, education | AAC 95 kbps | |
| CHED 630 "Global News Radio" Edmonton, AB | news talk | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CKNO-FM "Now 102.3" Edmonton, AB | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Edmonton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Aviation Museum | ||||
| Alberta Railway Museum | ||||
| Archives and Museum | ||||
| Art Gallery of Alberta | ||||
| Bennett Centre | ||||
| Calgary and Edmonton Railway Museum | ||||
| Earth Sciences Museum | ||||
| Edmonton Radial Railway Society | ||||
| Fort Edmonton Park | ||||
| Heritage Museum | ||||
| Indigenous Peoples Experience | ||||
| John Janzen Nature Centre | ||||
| John Walter Museum | ||||
| Legislative Assembly Interpretive Centre | ||||
| Little White Schoolhouse | ||||
| Namao Museum | ||||
| Neon Sign Museum | ||||
| Prince of Wales Armouries | ||||
| Royal Alberta Museum | ||||
| Rutherford House | ||||
| St. Jacques Heritage House | ||||
| Strathcona County Museum and Archives | ||||
| Telus World of Science | ||||
| Ukrainian Canadian Archive and Museum of Alberta |
Libraries in Edmonton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Guebert Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beaumont Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calder Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cameron Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clareview Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clareview Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - Abbotsfield - Penny McKee | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - Abbotsfield - Penny McKee | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - Highlands | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - Idylwylde Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - McConachie | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - McConachie | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library Sprucewood Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library Strathcona Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library Woodcroft (Westmount) Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library, Capilano | 0.0 | |||||
| EPL Castle Downs Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| EPL Castle Downs Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| eplGO - West Henday Promenade | 0.0 | |||||
| Herbert T. Coutts Education Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jasper Place Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lois Hole Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mathematics Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mathematics Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meadows Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mill Woods Public Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Riverbend Branch - Edmonton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rutherford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Albert Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanley A. Milner Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Strathcona County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitemud Crossing Library EPL | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Edmonton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Center | |||||
| Caribbean Center | |||||
| Good Stock Whole Food Ingredients | |||||
| Good Stock Whole Food Ingredients | |||||
| Italian Centre (Southside) | |||||
| Italian Centre (Southside) | |||||
| Old Strathcona Farmer's Market | |||||
| Queen Mary's Market | |||||
| Salisbury Farmers Market | |||||
| Sherwood Park Farmer's Market | |||||
| Sherwood Park Farmers Market | |||||
| Tropical House Food Market | |||||
| Tropical House Food Market |
Golf Courses in Edmonton
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Edmonton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ale Architect Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Ale Architect Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Alley Kat Brewing Company | ||||
| Arcadia Brewery | ||||
| Arcadia Brewery | ||||
| Bent Stick Brewing Co. | ||||
| Blind Enthusiasm Brewing Company - The Monolith | ||||
| Campio Ritchie | ||||
| Campio Ritchie | ||||
| Happy Beer Street | ||||
| Omen Brewing | ||||
| Omen Brewing | ||||
| Sea Change Brewing Co. | ||||
| Shiddy's Distilling and Rumpus Room | ||||
| Southbound Brewing | ||||
| Southbound Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Edmonton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | NHL | Pacific |
Ski Resorts Near Edmonton
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynne Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rabbit Hill Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Valley Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Edmonton Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sunridge Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Edmonton
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edmonton International Airport | YEG | Large Airport |
| Calmar/Wizard Lake Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Camrose Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Calmar (Maplelane Farm) | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Cooking Lake Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Gartner Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Josephburg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Lechelt Field | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Twin Island Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Villeneuve (Rose Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Villeneuve Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton/Morinville (Currie Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton/Morinville (Mike's Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Goodwood Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hnatko Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marek Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Millet/Creekview Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Morrinville Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Parkland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stony Plain (Stony Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Westlock Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wetaskiwin Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Edmonton
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post Distribution | |
| Canada Post Hollick Kenyon | |
| Pak Mail | |
| The UPS Store | |
| The UPS Store | |
| The UPS Store |
Treatment Centers in Edmonton
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Henwood Treatment Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Edmonton
100 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Anglican Cathedral | |
| Annunciation Catholic Church | |
| Antioch Church Of Edmonton | |
| Apostolic Christian Church | |
| Bible Baptist Church | |
| Bonnie Doon Baptist Church | |
| C3 Church Edmonton | |
| Calvary Baptist Church | |
| Calvary Community Church | |
| Calvary Lutheran Church | |
| Canadian Reformed Church (Immanuel) | |
| Celebration Church | |
| Celebration Church | |
| Christcity Lighthouse | |
| Christian Science Church | |
| Church In The Vine | |
| Church On Fort Road | |
| Crestwood Presbyterian Church | |
| Crossroads Community Church | |
| Dayspring Presbyterian Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Edmonton
What is the population of Edmonton?
Edmonton has a population of 1,010,899 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 3,420 people per square mile, spread across 295.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.8 years. The population is 50.2% female and 49.8% male.
Is Edmonton expensive to live in?
The median household income is $90,000, 20% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $384,000 (36% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Edmonton safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 99 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Edmonton receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Edmonton?
Edmonton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches, with 33.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Edmonton?
The job market in Edmonton faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,073. There are 510 business establishments in the area, including 239 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 26.9% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Edmonton?
The median home value in Edmonton is $384,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,250. The homeownership rate is 63.6%.
How are the schools in Edmonton?
20.1% of adults in Edmonton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.0% have completed high school. 8.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Edmonton?
The average commute in Edmonton is 27 minutes. 78.4% of workers drive alone to work, 8.1% use public transit, and 26.9% work from home.
What are the demographics of Edmonton?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Edmonton is 57.2% White, 7.6% Black or African American, 2% Hispanic or Latino, 27.6% Asian. 62.8% of residents speak only English at home.