Jasper, AB

Alberta

Jasper is a small town in Alberta with a population of 4,738. Residents earn $98,000 per year, which is 30% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,738 Population 13/sq mi density
$98,000 Median Income $56,150 per capita
$695,000 Home Value
$1,220 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$98,000 median income, 9.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$695,000 home value, $1,220/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $98,000
30% higher than US avg
Home Value $695,000
147% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.9%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,220
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.1%
153% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,738
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

B+
Median Income$98,000
Per Capita$56,150
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty4.7%
Commute14 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$695,000
Rent$1,220
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,675
Rent Burden16.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation3,491 ft (1,064 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+32.7%
Graduate+4.5%

Community

Commute14 min

Is Jasper a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Jasper receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Jasper offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Jasper is $98,000, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Jasper is $695,000, making it a premium housing market at 147% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,220 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.7% have completed high school.

Jasper has a population of 4,738 with a density of 13 people per square mile. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.3%), with 1.8% Hispanic, 12.8% Asian.

Population

4,738
Total Population
2021 Census
13
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
356.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Jasper vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only74.1%
6% below US avg
Spanish6.1%
54% below US avg
Other Languages19.8%

Social Characteristics

Jasper vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Jasper is $98,000, which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Jasper vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$98,000
30% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,150

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.2 min
Drive Alone46.2%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home7.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Jasper is $695,000, 147% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,220 (5% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$695,000
147% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,220
5% above US avg
Rent Burden16.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied50.2%
Renter-Occupied49.9%
Housing Units1,675

Property Tax

20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.9%
38% below US avg
High School+32.7%
Graduate Degree+4.5%
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density13/sq mi
Total Area356.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.2 min
Drive Alone46.2%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home7.4%

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