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%
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+34.4%
Graduate+2.8%
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
Race & Ethnicity
High River vs U.S. Average
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.
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,000 |
| 9% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.9% |
| 175% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 75.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.6% |
| Housing Units | 5,785 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: High River vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: High River vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,672/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5834°N, 113.8687°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |