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Fox Creek, AB

Alberta

Fox Creek is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,639. Residents earn $117,000 per year, which is 56% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,639 Population 346/sq mi density
$117,000 Median Income $76,600 per capita
$278,000 Home Value
$1,220 Median Rent 15.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$117,000 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$278,000 home value, $1,220/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $117,000
56% higher than US avg
Home Value $278,000
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.8%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,220
5% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.4%
217% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,639
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density346/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

B+
Median Income$117,000
Per Capita$76,600
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty7.0%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$278,000
Rent$1,220
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units660
Rent Burden15.4%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation2,753 ft (839 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+36.7%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute18 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Fox Creek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fox Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Fox Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fox Creek is $117,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 56% above $75,149. This places Fox Creek among higher-income communities. At 11.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fox Creek is $278,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,220 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Fox Creek has a population of 1,639 with a density of 346 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89%), with 9.8% Asian.

Population

1,639
Total Population
2021 Census
346
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
4.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Fox Creek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.4%
13% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
95% below US avg
Other Languages11%

Social Characteristics

Fox Creek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fox Creek is $117,000, which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Fox Creek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$117,000
56% above US avg
Per Capita Income$76,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.9 min
Drive Alone86.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Fox Creek is $278,000, 1% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,220 (5% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$278,000
1% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,220
5% above US avg
Rent Burden15.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.5%
Renter-Occupied23.5%
Housing Units660

Property Tax

In Fox Creek, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fox Creek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.8%
83% below US avg
High School+36.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density346/sq mi
Total Area4.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.9 min
Drive Alone86.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.6%

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