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Island Lake South, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
81 Population 440/sq mi density
$82,896 Median Income $50,913 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,896 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Island Lake South, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,896
10% above
$50,913 per capita
Home Value
$500,000
77% above
Median Rent
$1,091/mo
6% below
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
42.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
12.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
35°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Island Lake South Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Island Lake South's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
110%
Home Value
177%
Rent
94%
Poverty
104%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Island Lake South a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Island Lake South residents earn a median household income of $82,896 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,913. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Island Lake South is $500,000 , 77% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,091/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

14.3% of adults in Island Lake South hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 42.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Island Lake South has an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population81
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density440/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,896
Per Capita$50,913
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Housing

B
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,091
Ownership90.9%
Housing Units55
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp35°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain19.3 in/yr
Elevation2,024 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+42.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute35 min