Grimshaw, AB

Alberta

Grimshaw is a small town in Alberta with a population of 2,601. Residents earn $87,000 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,601 Population 951/sq mi density
$87,000 Median Income $55,100 per capita
$226,000 Home Value
$1,210 Median Rent 15.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$87,000 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,000 home value, $1,210/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,000
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $226,000
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.0%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,210
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.9%
231% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.0%
27% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,601
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density951/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$87,000
Per Capita$55,100
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty9.0%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$226,000
Rent$1,210
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,080
Rent Burden15.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,972 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+31.6%
Graduate+1.0%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Grimshaw a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grimshaw receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Grimshaw offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grimshaw is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 11.9%, unemployment is notably high. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grimshaw is $226,000, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,210 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school.

Grimshaw has a population of 2,601 with a density of 951 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.8%), with 1.2% Black, 1.8% Asian.

Population

2,601
Total Population
2021 Census
951
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
2.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Grimshaw vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.4%
10% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg
Other Languages11.9%

Social Characteristics

Grimshaw vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grimshaw is $87,000, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Grimshaw vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,000
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.9%
231% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.9 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Grimshaw is $226,000, 20% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,210 (4% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$226,000
20% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,210
4% above US avg
Rent Burden15.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.4%
Renter-Occupied29.6%
Housing Units1,080

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Grimshaw vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Grimshaw vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,972 ft (601 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density951/sq mi
Coordinates56.1834°N, 117.6027°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.0%
79% below US avg
High School+31.6%
Graduate Degree+1.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density951/sq mi
Total Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.9 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.3%

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