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High Level, AB

Alberta

High Level is a small town in Alberta with a population of 3,922. Residents earn $104,000 per year, which is 38% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,922 Population 354/sq mi density
$104,000 Median Income $56,700 per capita
$224,000 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
30°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$104,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$224,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $104,000
38% higher than US avg
Home Value $224,000
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.0%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,100
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.8%
144% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.8%
29% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,922
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density354/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

B+
Median Income$104,000
Per Capita$56,700
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty8.8%
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$224,000
Rent$1,100
Ownership64.1%
Housing Units1,310
Rent Burden14.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain14.6 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+33.9%
Graduate+3.6%

Community

Commute14 min

Is High Level a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, High Level receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. High Level offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in High Level is $104,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 38% above $75,149. This places High Level among higher-income communities. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in High Level is $224,000, 21% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

High Level has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F. Winters average -7°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. With 310 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches, including 5.0 inches of snow.

High Level has a population of 3,922 with a density of 354 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles. The median age is 34.8 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.6% male. The city is predominantly White (85.4%), with 2.4% Black, 11.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 77% of residents.

Population

3,922
Total Population
2021 Census
354
People / sq mi
34.8yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
11.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

High Level vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 77.0%
2% below US avg
Spanish 0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages 22.1%

Social Characteristics

High Level vs U.S. Average

The median household income in High Level is $104,000, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,090, 24% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 122 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 9.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: High Level vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$104,000
38% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,700
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.8%
29% below US avg
Establishments (County)122

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.8 min
Drive Alone80.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.0%

Walkability

The median home value in High Level is $224,000, 21% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below the national average of $1,163). 64.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,310 total housing units in the city. 14.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$224,000
21% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,100
5% below US avg
Rent Burden14.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.1%
Owner-Occupied64.1%
Renter-Occupied35.9%
Housing Units1,310

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, High Level receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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High Level has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -7°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 68°F. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,086 feet.

Temperature

-7°F Jan (-22°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average30.0°F
44% below US avg
January Average-7°F (-22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²)
Population Density354/sq mi
Coordinates58.5169°N, 117.1361°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.6"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -7°F (-22°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 1°F (-17°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 15°F (-10°C) 0.6 in
April 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
October 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
November 11°F (-12°C) 0.9 in
December -3°F (-20°C) 0.7 in

High Level has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from -7°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.9% have completed high school. 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 80.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.0%
52% below US avg
High School+33.9%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density354/sq mi
Total Area11.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.8 min
Drive Alone80.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.0%

Schools in High Level

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
High Level Christian Academy
School Bus Loading Zone
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Radio Stations near High Level

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in High Level

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
High Level Town Hall and Library0.0

Hotels in High Level

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Executive House Suites Hotel & Conference Centre
Mirage Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites
Quality Inn & Suites
Super 8

Cafes in High Level

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks
Tim Hortons

Monuments in High Level

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monument for 1967 Canada Centennial

Dentists in High Level

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

High Level Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in High Level

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mackenzie Veterinary Services

Gas Stations in High Level

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Mobil @ Independent
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
UFA High Level

Banks in High Level

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ATB Financial
BMO
CIBC

Gyms in High Level

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Park Plaza Fitness Centre

Golf Courses in High Level

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fox Haven Golf & Country Club

Airports Near High Level

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
High Level AirportYOJMedium Airport
Prairie Point AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in High Level

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
High Level Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in High Level

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
High Level Christian Fellowship
High Level Evangelical Church
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Frequently Asked Questions About High Level

What is the population of High Level?

High Level has a population of 3,922 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 354 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.6% male.

Is High Level expensive to live in?

The median household income is $104,000, 38% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $224,000 (21% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is High Level safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, High Level receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in High Level?

High Level has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average -7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.6 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in High Level?

The job market in High Level faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,090. There are 122 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 14 minutes, and 9.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in High Level?

The median home value in High Level is $224,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,100. The homeownership rate is 64.1%.

How are the schools in High Level?

16.0% of adults in High Level hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.9% have completed high school. 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in High Level?

The average commute in High Level is 14 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of High Level?

The racial and ethnic makeup of High Level is 85.4% White, 2.4% Black or African American, 11.1% Asian. 77% of residents speak only English at home.

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