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Hythe, AB

Alberta

Hythe is a small town in Alberta with a population of 854. Residents earn $76,000 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
854 Population 549/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income $45,000 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 17.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,000
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.1%
88% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.5%
386% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.2%
10% lower than US avg

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

People

Population854
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density549/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$45,000
Unemployment17.5%
Poverty11.2%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$800
Ownership70.9%
Housing Units275
Rent Burden21.4%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation2,441 ft (744 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+30.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Hythe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hythe receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Hythe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hythe is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 17.5%, unemployment is notably high. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hythe is $200,000, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

4.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Hythe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches.

Hythe has a population of 854 with a density of 549 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.8% female and 45.6% male. The city is predominantly White (96.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.1% of residents.

Population

854
Total Population
2021 Census
549
People / sq mi
52.8yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.6%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Hythe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.1%
11% above US avg
Spanish 0.6%
96% below US avg
Other Languages 12.3%

Social Characteristics

Hythe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hythe is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $865, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 17.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 26 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 6.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hythe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,000
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,000
Avg Weekly Wage$865

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.5%
386% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.2%
10% below US avg
Establishments (County)26

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.0 min
Drive Alone93.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Hythe is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below the national average of $1,163). 70.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 275 total housing units in the city. 21.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden21.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.9%
Owner-Occupied70.9%
Renter-Occupied29.1%
Housing Units275

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Hythe receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Hythe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,441 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average36.1°F
33% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,441 ft (744 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density549/sq mi
Coordinates55.3271°N, 119.5584°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 20, 2025.

Apr 14, 2001 44 km NE of Dawson Creek, Canada M5.3 85 km
Dec 26, 1992 14 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada M5.0 138 km
Feb 20, 2025 68 km NE of Grande Cache, Canada M4.7 127 km
May 28, 2013 18 km ESE of Fort St. John, Canada M4.2 116 km
May 22, 1994 10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M4.2 131 km
Jun 12, 2001 5 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.9 132 km
Jan 9, 1993 13 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.9 135 km
Jan 9, 1993 14 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.8 134 km
Jan 23, 1992 8 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.8 133 km
Feb 11, 1992 16 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.7 138 km
Jan 30, 1993 15 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.7 134 km
Jan 9, 1993 17 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.6 138 km
Feb 15, 1992 13 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.4 136 km
Mar 5, 2008 8 km E of Fort St. John, Canada M3.3 126 km
May 3, 1995 36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada M3.3 85 km
Oct 3, 2001 British Columbia, Canada M3.2 139 km
Sep 24, 2000 5 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada M3.2 136 km
May 25, 2003 12 km NNW of Fort St. John, Canada M3.0 143 km
Jan 23, 1992 9 km N of Fort St. John, Canada M2.8 138 km
May 22, 1994 10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M2.8 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 0.9 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.9 in

Hythe has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 10°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.7").

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4.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 88% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 93.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.1%
88% below US avg
High School+30.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density549/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.0 min
Drive Alone93.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.5%

Schools in Hythe

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hythe Regional School
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Radio Stations near Hythe

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Hythe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
South Peace Centennial Museum

Libraries in Hythe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beaverlodge Public Library0.0
Hythe Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hythe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Emerson Trail Building Supplies Ltd.

Hotels in Hythe

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Marshal Inn

Gas Stations in Hythe

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Co-op Gas Bar
Esso
Race Trac

Banks in Hythe

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ATB Financial

Airports Near Hythe

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dawson Creek AirportYDQMedium Airport
Grande Prairie AirportYQUMedium Airport
Beaverlodge / Clanachan FieldSmall Airport
Beaverlodge AirportSmall Airport
Grovedale AirportSmall Airport
Spirit River Municipal AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hythe

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hythe Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hythe

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alliance Community Fellowship
Church of God in Christ Mennonite Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hythe

What is the population of Hythe?

Hythe has a population of 854 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 549 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.8% female and 45.6% male.

Is Hythe expensive to live in?

The median household income is $76,000, 1% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Hythe safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Hythe receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Hythe?

Hythe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hythe?

The job market in Hythe faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $865. There are 26 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 6.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Hythe?

The median home value in Hythe is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $800. The homeownership rate is 70.9%.

How are the schools in Hythe?

4.1% of adults in Hythe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Hythe?

The average commute in Hythe is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 93.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Hythe?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hythe is 96.2% White. 87.1% of residents speak only English at home.

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