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Fort Saskatchewan, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.3 /5.0
B Good
27,088 Population 1,242/sq mi density
$113,000 Median Income $66,300 per capita
$380,000 Home Value
$1,380 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 278 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$113,000 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$380,000 home value, $1,380/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Saskatchewan, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$113,000
50% above
$66,300 per capita
Home Value
$380,000
35% above
Median Rent
$1,380/mo
19% above
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
31.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
5.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
278 sunny days/yr

How Fort Saskatchewan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
150%
Home Value
135%
Rent
119%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Saskatchewan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Saskatchewan residents earn a median household income of $113,000 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,300. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 840 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Saskatchewan is $380,000 , 35% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,380/month, with 16.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

12.1% of adults in Fort Saskatchewan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 31.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Fort Saskatchewan has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population27,088
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,242/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$113,000
Per Capita$66,300
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty5.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,275

Housing

A+
Home Value$380,000
Rent$1,380
Ownership75.7%
Housing Units10,420
Rent Burden16.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days278/yr
Rain23.9 in/yr
Elevation2,073 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+31.1%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

Commute25 min

Did You Know?

18.7% work from home.