Flagstaff County, AB

Alberta

Flagstaff County is a small town in Alberta with a population of 3,694. Residents earn $90,000 per year, which is 20% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,694 Population 2/sq mi density
$90,000 Median Income $53,200 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$940 Median Rent 11.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $940/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,000
20% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.7%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $940
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.0%
122% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.6%
15% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,694
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$53,200
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty10.6%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$940
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,380
Rent Burden11.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation2,280 ft (695 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+34.2%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Flagstaff County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Flagstaff County receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Flagstaff County offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Flagstaff County is $90,000, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high. 10.6% 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 Flagstaff County is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.2% have completed high school.

Flagstaff County has a population of 3,694 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).

Population

3,694
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
1,528.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Flagstaff County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.1%
12% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg
Other Languages11.4%

Social Characteristics

Flagstaff County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Flagstaff County is $90,000, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Flagstaff County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,000
20% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.6%
15% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.7 min
Drive Alone90.8%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home59.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Flagstaff County is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $940 (19% 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$940
19% below US avg
Rent Burden11.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.2%
Renter-Occupied9.8%
Housing Units1,380

Property Tax

6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.7%
80% below US avg
High School+34.2%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area1,528.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.7 min
Drive Alone90.8%
Public Transit1.3%
Work from Home59.8%

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