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Grimshaw, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /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
33°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Grimshaw, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,000
16% above
$55,100 per capita
Home Value
$226,000
20% below
Median Rent
$1,210/mo
4% above
15.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
31.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
231% above
9.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
33°F
306 sunny days/yr

How Grimshaw Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
116%
Home Value
80%
Rent
104%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
331%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grimshaw a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grimshaw residents earn a median household income of $87,000 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,100. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 81 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Grimshaw is $226,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,210/month, with 15.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.0% of adults in Grimshaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 31.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Grimshaw has an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B
Median Income$87,000
Per Capita$55,100
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty9.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$226,000
Rent$1,210
Ownership70.4%
Housing Units1,080
Rent Burden15.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp33°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain16.5 in/yr
Elevation1,972 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute23 min