Median Income
$88,000
17% higher than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
16.8%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment
11.8%
228% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.0%
11% lower than US avg
How High Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,380
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density879/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Economy
B
Median Income$88,000
Per Capita$53,950
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty11.0%
Commute17 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units965
Rent Burden13.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,959 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+25.7%
Graduate+3.2%
Is High Prairie a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, High Prairie receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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 Prairie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in High Prairie is $88,000, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 11.8%, unemployment is notably high. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in High Prairie is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.7% have completed high school.
High Prairie has a population of 2,380 with a density of 879 people per square mile. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81%), with 17.7% Asian.
Population
2,380
Total Population
2021 Census
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
High Prairie vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 80.9% |
| 3% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 16.6% |
Social Characteristics
High Prairie vs U.S. Average
The median household income in High Prairie is $88,000, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.
Income: High Prairie vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $88,000 |
| 17% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $53,950 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.8% |
| 228% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 16.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
The median home value in High Prairie is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 13.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 61.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.9% |
| Housing Units | 965 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: High Prairie vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: High Prairie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,959 ft (597 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 879/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.4334°N, 116.4858°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |