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Edmonton, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,010,899 Population 3,420/sq mi density
$90,000 Median Income $55,800 per capita
$384,000 Home Value
$1,250 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 278 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$384,000 home value, $1,250/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Edmonton, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,000
20% above
$55,800 per capita
Home Value
$384,000
36% above
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
7% above
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
28.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
253% above
10.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
278 sunny days/yr

How Edmonton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
120%
Home Value
136%
Rent
107%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
353%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edmonton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Edmonton residents earn a median household income of $90,000 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,800. The unemployment rate stands at 12.7% (253% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 510 business establishments, including 239 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Edmonton is $384,000 , 36% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

20.1% of adults in Edmonton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 28.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Edmonton has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,010,899
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density3,420/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$55,800
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty10.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073

Housing

A
Home Value$384,000
Rent$1,250
Ownership63.6%
Housing Units396,400
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

C+
Property99/100K
Burglary14/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days278/yr
Rain22.4 in/yr
Elevation2,192 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+28.0%
Graduate+8.1%

Community

Commute27 min

Did You Know?

26.9% work from home.
There are 239 restaurants in the area.