Falher, AB

Alberta

Falher is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,001. Residents earn $72,000 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,001 Population 917/sq mi density
$72,000 Median Income $46,800 per capita
$180,000 Home Value
$810 Median Rent 4.9% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$72,000 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $810/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,000
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.0%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $810
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.6%
222% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.2%
2% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,001
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density917/mi²
Male / Female48% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 88%

Economy

C+
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$46,800
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty12.2%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,000
Rent$810
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units405
Rent Burden4.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,909 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+29.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Falher a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Falher 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. Falher offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Falher is $72,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.6%, unemployment is notably high. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Falher is $180,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.4% have completed high school.

Falher has a population of 1,001 with a density of 917 people per square mile. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.2%), with 8.3% Asian.

Population

1,001
Total Population
2021 Census
917
People / sq mi
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Falher vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only42.8%
45% below US avg
Spanish41.8%
212% above US avg
Other Languages15.4%

Social Characteristics

Falher vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Falher is $72,000, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Falher vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,000
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.6%
222% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.2%
2% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.4 min
Drive Alone79.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Falher is $180,000, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $810 (30% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,000
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$810
30% below US avg
Rent Burden4.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.1%
Renter-Occupied30.9%
Housing Units405

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,909 ft (582 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density917/sq mi
Coordinates55.7334°N, 117.2026°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.0%
79% below US avg
High School+29.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density917/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.4 min
Drive Alone79.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.5%

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