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.

3.7 /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
B+
Overall
3.7 / 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
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,086 ft

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 3.7 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
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 Only77.0%
2% below US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages22.1%

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.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$104,000
38% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.8%
29% below US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below US avg).

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

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

Property Tax

Health Metrics: High Level vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

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
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg).

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density354/sq mi
Total Area11.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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