Median Income
$102,000
36% higher than US avg
Home Value
$328,000
16% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,400
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment
11.9%
231% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.5%
40% lower than US avg
How Grande Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population64,141
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,252/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Economy
B+
Median Income$102,000
Per Capita$61,050
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty7.5%
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$328,000
Rent$1,400
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units24,820
Rent Burden22.4%
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
AQIN/A
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation2,133 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+33.6%
Graduate+2.6%
Is Grande Prairie a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Grande Prairie receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Grande Prairie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Grande Prairie is $102,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 36% above $75,149. This places Grande Prairie among higher-income communities. At 11.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Grande Prairie is $328,000, 16% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,400 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.6% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Grande Prairie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches, including 42.2 inches of snow.
Grande Prairie has a population of 64,141 with a density of 1,252 people per square mile. The median age is 34.0 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.1%), with 2.2% Black, 11.4% Asian.
Population
64,141
Total Population
2021 Census
34.0yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Grande Prairie vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 83.9% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 14.1% |
Social Characteristics
Grande Prairie vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Grande Prairie is $102,000, which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income: Grande Prairie vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $102,000 |
| 36% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $61,050 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.9% |
| 231% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.0% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
The median home value in Grande Prairie is $328,000, 16% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,400 (20% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $328,000 |
| 16% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,400 |
| 20% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 22.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.3% |
| Housing Units | 24,820 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Grande Prairie vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Grande Prairie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Grande Prairie has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.7 inches.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 19.7 inches |
| 48% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 42.2 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,133 ft (650 m) |
| Area | 51.2 sq mi (132.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.1667°N, 118.8027°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |