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Fort Macleod, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,297 Population 379/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $44,480 per capita
$240,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$240,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Macleod, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,000
0% below
$44,480 per capita
Home Value
$240,000
15% below
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
31.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
11.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Fort Macleod Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Macleod's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
85%
Rent
86%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Macleod a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Macleod residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,480. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 102 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Macleod is $240,000 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 16.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.0% of adults in Fort Macleod hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 31.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Fort Macleod has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,297
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density379/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$44,480
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty11.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Housing

A+
Home Value$240,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership77.4%
Housing Units1,325
Rent Burden16.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain17.0 in/yr
Elevation3,127 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+31.1%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute19 min