Elk Point, AB

Alberta

Elk Point is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,399. Residents earn $79,000 per year, which is 5% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,399 Population 737/sq mi density
$79,000 Median Income $51,400 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$960 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$79,000 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $960/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $79,000
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.4%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $960
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.6%
194% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.5%
9% higher than US avg

How Elk Point Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,399
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density737/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

B
Median Income$79,000
Per Capita$51,400
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty13.5%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$960
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units605
Rent Burden20.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,995 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+32.6%
Graduate+0.9%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Elk Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elk Point receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Elk Point offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elk Point is $79,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elk Point is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.6% have completed high school.

Elk Point has a population of 1,399 with a density of 737 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.7%), with 1.5% Black, 9.4% Asian.

Population

1,399
Total Population
2021 Census
737
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Elk Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.2%
6% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
81% below US avg
Other Languages14.3%

Social Characteristics

Elk Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elk Point is $79,000, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Elk Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,000
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.0 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Elk Point is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $960 (17% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$960
17% below US avg
Rent Burden20.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.3%
Renter-Occupied35.5%
Housing Units605

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Elk Point vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,995 ft (608 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density737/sq mi
Coordinates53.9002°N, 110.9017°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
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+32.6%
Graduate Degree+0.9%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density737/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.0 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

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