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Grande Prairie, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.3 /5.0
B Good
64,141 Population 1,252/sq mi density
$102,000 Median Income $61,050 per capita
$328,000 Home Value
$1,400 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$102,000 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$328,000 home value, $1,400/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Grande Prairie, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,000
36% above
$61,050 per capita
Home Value
$328,000
16% above
Median Rent
$1,400/mo
20% above
22.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
33.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
231% above
7.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
303 sunny days/yr

How Grande Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
136%
Home Value
116%
Rent
120%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
331%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grande Prairie 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

Grande Prairie residents earn a median household income of $102,000 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,050. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grande Prairie is $328,000 , 16% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,400/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

12.5% of adults in Grande Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 33.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population64,141
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,252/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

B+
Median Income$102,000
Per Capita$61,050
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty7.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174

Housing

A+
Home Value$328,000
Rent$1,400
Ownership65.7%
Housing Units24,820
Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation2,133 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+33.6%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

Commute20 min