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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,310
Rent Burden14.1%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,086 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+33.9%
Graduate+3.6%
Is High Level a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, High Level receives an overall livability score of 3.7 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. 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.
Education
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.9% have completed high school.
High Level has a population of 3,922 with a density of 354 people per square mile. The median age is 34.8 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.4%), with 2.4% Black, 11.1% Asian.
Population
3,922
Total Population
2021 Census
34.8yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
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. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.
Income: High Level vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $104,000 |
| 38% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $56,700 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.8% |
| 144% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
| 29% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 13.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
The median home value in High Level is $224,000, 21% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below US avg).
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 Burden | 14.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 64.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.9% |
| Housing Units | 1,310 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: High Level vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: High Level vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,086 ft (331 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 354/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.5169°N, 117.1361°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |