Fairview No. 136, AB

Alberta

Fairview No. 136 is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,580. Residents earn $96,000 per year, which is 28% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,580 Population 3/sq mi density
$96,000 Median Income $56,300 per capita
$274,000 Home Value
$870 Median Rent 16.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$96,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$274,000 home value, $870/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $96,000
28% higher than US avg
Home Value $274,000
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.9%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $870
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.3%
1% lower than US avg

How Fairview No. 136 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,580
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$96,000
Per Capita$56,300
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty12.3%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$274,000
Rent$870
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units615
Rent Burden16.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation3,002 ft (915 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+32.6%
Graduate+0.8%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Fairview No. 136 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fairview No. 136 receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Fairview No. 136 offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fairview No. 136 is $96,000, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fairview No. 136 is $274,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.6% have completed high school.

Fairview No. 136 has a population of 1,580 with a density of 3 people per square mile. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%).

Population

1,580
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
530.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Fairview No. 136 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.4%
19% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
95% below US avg
Other Languages6%

Social Characteristics

Fairview No. 136 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fairview No. 136 is $96,000, which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Fairview No. 136 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,000
28% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.3%
1% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.5 min
Drive Alone93.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home58.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Fairview No. 136 is $274,000, 3% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$274,000
3% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$870
25% below US avg
Rent Burden16.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.7%
Renter-Occupied20.3%
Housing Units615

Property Tax

4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.9%
85% below US avg
High School+32.6%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area530.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.5 min
Drive Alone93.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home58.8%

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