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Forestburg, AB

Alberta

Forestburg is a small town in Alberta with a population of 807. Residents earn $79,000 per year, which is 5% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
807 Population 518/sq mi density
$79,000 Median Income $55,200 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$1,090 Median Rent 15.1% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$79,000 median income, 13.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $1,090/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $79,000
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,090
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.4%
272% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.4%
16% lower than US avg

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

People

Population807
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density518/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$79,000
Per Capita$55,200
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty10.4%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$1,090
Ownership90.7%
Housing Units375
Rent Burden15.1%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain16.5 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation2,352 ft (717 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+33.9%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Forestburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Forestburg receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Forestburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Forestburg is $79,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 13.4%, unemployment is notably high. 10.4% 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 Forestburg is $174,000, 38% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,090 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Forestburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches.

Forestburg has a population of 807 with a density of 518 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.9% female and 48.2% male. The city is predominantly White (98.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.2% of residents.

Population

807
Total Population
518
People / sq mi
52.8yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Forestburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.2%
19% above US avg
Spanish 2.5%
82% below US avg
Other Languages 4.3%

Social Characteristics

Forestburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Forestburg is $79,000, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,200 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,062, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 13.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 25 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 9.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Forestburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,000
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,200
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.4%
272% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.4%
16% below US avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Forestburg is $174,000, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,090 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 90.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 375 total housing units in the city. 15.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,090
6% below US avg
Rent Burden15.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.7%
Owner-Occupied90.7%
Renter-Occupied9.3%
Housing Units375

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Forestburg receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Forestburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,352 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average37.3°F
31% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,352 ft (717 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density518/sq mi
Coordinates52.5833°N, 112.0665°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.5"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Mar 4, 2019.

Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
April 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

Forestburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 8°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.5").

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6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 81% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.9% have completed high school. 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 83% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+33.9%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density518/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.4%

Schools in Forestburg

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Forestburg School — — — —
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Museums in Forestburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Diplomat Mine

Gas Stations in Forestburg

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fas Gas
UFA

Airports Near Forestburg

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bawlf (Blackwells) Airport—Small Airport
Camrose Airport—Small Airport
Castor Airport—Small Airport
Coronation AirportYCTSmall Airport
Hardisty Airport—Small Airport
Killam-Sedgewick Airport—Small Airport
Marek Farms Airport—Small Airport
Paintearth (Fetaz) Airstrip—Small Airport
Stettler Airport—Small Airport
Viking (South) Airport—Small Airport
Viking Airport—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forestburg

What is the population of Forestburg?

Forestburg has a population of 807 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 518 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.2% male.

Is Forestburg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $79,000, 5% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,000 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,090 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Forestburg safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Forestburg receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Forestburg?

Forestburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.5 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Forestburg?

The job market in Forestburg faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,062. There are 25 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 9.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Forestburg?

The median home value in Forestburg is $174,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,090. The homeownership rate is 90.7%.

How are the schools in Forestburg?

6.3% of adults in Forestburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.9% have completed high school. 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Forestburg?

The average commute in Forestburg is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 83% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Forestburg?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Forestburg is 98.6% White. 93.2% of residents speak only English at home.

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