High River, AB

Alberta

High River is a small city in Alberta with a population of 14,324. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,324 Population 1,672/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 9.9% unemployment
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,000
9% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.9%
175% higher than US avg

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

People

Population14,324
Median AgeN/A
Density1,672/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment9.9%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,785
Rent Burden19.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+34.4%
Graduate+2.8%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is High River a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, High River receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. High River has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in High River is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.9%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.4% have completed high school.

High River has a population of 14,324 with a density of 1,672 people per square mile.

Population

14,324
Total Population
2021 Census
1,672
People / sq mi
8.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

High River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

High River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in High River is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.9% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: High River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,000
9% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.9%
175% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden19.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.5%
Renter-Occupied24.6%
Housing Units5,785

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density1,672/sq mi
Coordinates50.5834°N, 113.8687°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.5%
66% below US avg
High School+34.4%
Graduate Degree+2.8%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,672/sq mi
Total Area8.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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