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Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Alberta · Edmonton Metro
Fort Saskatchewan is a small city in Alberta with a population of 27,088. Residents earn $113,000 per year, which is 50% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Fort Saskatchewan Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
A+Crime
C+Climate
Education
DCommunity
Is Fort Saskatchewan a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Fort Saskatchewan receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Fort Saskatchewan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Fort Saskatchewan is $113,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 50% above $75,149. This places Fort Saskatchewan among higher-income communities. At 10.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Fort Saskatchewan is $380,000, 35% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,380 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.1% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Fort Saskatchewan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 278 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches, including 33.3 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Fort Saskatchewan vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Fort Saskatchewan vs U.S. Average
Income: Fort Saskatchewan vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $113,000 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $66,300 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,275 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.7% |
| 197% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 840 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.7% |
| Public Transit | 1.2% |
| Work from Home | 18.7% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $380,000 |
| 35% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,380 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 75.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.3% |
| Housing Units | 10,420 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Fort Saskatchewan vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,073 ft (632 m) |
| Area | 21.8 sq mi (56.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.6981°N, 113.2138°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Fort Saskatchewan has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 11°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.1% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 31.1% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 2.6% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1,242/sq mi |
| Total Area | 21.8 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.7% |
| Public Transit | 1.2% |
| Work from Home | 18.7% |
Schools in Fort Saskatchewan
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next Step | - | - | - | - |
| Fort Saskatchewan High School | - | - | - | - |
| École Parc Élementaire | - | - | - | - |
| Fort Saskatchewan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint John XXIII Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| James Mowat Elementary | - | - | - | - |
| Win Ferguson Elementary | - | - | - | - |
| SouthPointe School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Andre Bessette Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| St. John Paul II Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Rudolph Hennig Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Fort Saskatchewan
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHBN-FM "KISS 91.7" Edmonton, AB | contemporary hits, rogers media | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| 630 CHED | hockey, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ICI Radio-Canada Première Edmonton - 90.1 FM (CHFA-FM) | classical, french culture | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CIUP-FM "Up 99.3" Edmonton, AB | adult hits | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One Edmonton | cbc, features | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sonic 102.9 | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKNG-FM "The Chuck 92.5" Edmonton, AB (AAC Stream) | 80's, 90's | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CHAH "My Radio 580" Edmonton, AB | multicultural, multilingual | MP3 69 kbps | |
| CKNG-FM "The Chuck 92.5" Edmonton, AB (MP3 Stream) | 80's, 90's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKFT "Mix 107.9" Fort Saskatchewan, AB | adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Edmonton Sports Talk | sports talk | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Rumsey Retro Radio | old time radio | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique Alberta (Edmonton, AB) | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKPW-FM 107.1 "Play 107" Edmonton, AB | rhythmic adult contemporary | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| CINZ NET Radio | dance, edm | MP3 | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première (Alberta) Edmonton | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CJCA AM930 The Light | christian, education | AAC 95 kbps | |
| CHED 630 "Global News Radio" Edmonton, AB | news talk | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CKNO-FM "Now 102.3" Edmonton, AB | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Fort Saskatchewan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Railway Museum | ||||
| Fort Heritage Precinct | ||||
| Gibbons Museum | ||||
| Strathcona County Museum and Archives |
Libraries in Fort Saskatchewan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Guebert Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clareview Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clareview Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - Abbotsfield - Penny McKee | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - Abbotsfield - Penny McKee | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - Highlands | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - Idylwylde Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - McConachie | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library - McConachie | 0.0 | |||||
| Edmonton Public Library, Capilano | 0.0 | |||||
| Fort Saskatchewan Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gibbons Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meadows Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mill Woods Public Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Strathcona County Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Fort Saskatchewan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Center | |||||
| Caribbean Center | |||||
| Salisbury Farmers Market | |||||
| Sherwood Park Farmer's Market | |||||
| Sherwood Park Farmers Market |
Hotels in Fort Saskatchewan
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Fort Saskatchewan
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Fort Saskatchewan
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Fort Saskatchewan
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Fort Saskatchewan
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Fort Saskatchewan
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Fort Saskatchewan
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Fort Saskatchewan
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Fort Saskatchewan
14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Fort Saskatchewan
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Fort Saskatchewan
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Fort Saskatchewan
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Fort Saskatchewan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Fort Saskatchewan
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Hill Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Valley Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Edmonton Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sunridge Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tawaitnaw Cross Country Ski Trails | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Fort Saskatchewan
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edmonton International Airport | YEG | Large Airport |
| Calmar/Wizard Lake Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Camrose Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chipman Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Calmar (Maplelane Farm) | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Cooking Lake Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Gartner Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Josephburg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Lechelt Field | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Twin Island Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Villeneuve (Rose Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton / Villeneuve Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton/Morinville (Currie Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edmonton/Morinville (Mike's Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Marek Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Millet/Creekview Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Morrinville Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Parkland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tofield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Westlock Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wetaskiwin Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Fort Saskatchewan
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Henwood Treatment Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fort Saskatchewan
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christ Lutheran Church | |
| Fort Saskatchewan Church of the Nazarene | |
| Fort Saskatchewan Community Church | |
| Josephburg Community Church | |
| Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church | |
| Our Lady of the Angels Parish | |
| Partridge Hill United Church | |
| St. George Anglican Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| United Church of Canada |
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What is the population of Fort Saskatchewan?
Fort Saskatchewan has a population of 27,088 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 1,242 people per square mile, spread across 21.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.6% female and 50.4% male.
Is Fort Saskatchewan expensive to live in?
The median household income is $113,000, 50% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $380,000 (35% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,380 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Fort Saskatchewan safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Fort Saskatchewan receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Fort Saskatchewan?
Fort Saskatchewan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches, with 33.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Fort Saskatchewan?
The job market in Fort Saskatchewan faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,275. There are 840 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 18.7% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Fort Saskatchewan?
The median home value in Fort Saskatchewan is $380,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,380. The homeownership rate is 75.7%.
How are the schools in Fort Saskatchewan?
12.1% of adults in Fort Saskatchewan hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.1% have completed high school. 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Fort Saskatchewan?
The average commute in Fort Saskatchewan is 25 minutes. 88.7% of workers drive alone to work, 1.2% use public transit, and 18.7% work from home.
What are the demographics of Fort Saskatchewan?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Saskatchewan is 90.8% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% Asian. 89.9% of residents speak only English at home.