Foothills County, AB

Alberta

Foothills County is a small city in Alberta with a population of 23,199. Residents earn $132,000 per year, which is 76% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
23,199 Population 17/sq mi density
$132,000 Median Income $104,000 per capita
$900,000 Home Value
$1,350 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$132,000 median income, 8.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$900,000 home value, $1,350/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $132,000
76% higher than US avg
Home Value $900,000
219% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.4%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,350
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.7%
142% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.2%
42% lower than US avg

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

People

Population23,199
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B+
Median Income$132,000
Per Capita$104,000
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty7.2%
Commute32 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$900,000
Rent$1,350
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units8,450
Rent Burden19.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation3,740 ft (1,140 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+29.2%
Graduate+6.3%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Foothills County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Foothills County receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Foothills County offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Foothills County is $132,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 76% above $75,149. This places Foothills County among higher-income communities. At 8.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Foothills County is $900,000, making it a premium housing market at 219% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,350 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.2% have completed high school.

Foothills County has a population of 23,199 with a density of 17 people per square mile. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.9%), with 3.3% Asian.

Population

23,199
Total Population
17
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
1,391.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Foothills County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.3%
12% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages10.5%

Social Characteristics

Foothills County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Foothills County is $132,000, which is 76% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Foothills County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$132,000
76% above US avg
Per Capita Income$104,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.2%
42% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.3 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home53.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Foothills County is $900,000, 219% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,350 (16% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$900,000
219% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,350
16% above US avg
Rent Burden19.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.0%
Renter-Occupied10.0%
Housing Units8,450

Property Tax

19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.4%
42% below US avg
High School+29.2%
Graduate Degree+6.3%
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density17/sq mi
Total Area1,391.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.3 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home53.2%

Nearby Cities

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