Lac La Biche, AB

Alberta

Lac La Biche is a small city in Alberta with a population of 7,673. Residents earn $95,000 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
7,673 Population 2/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $53,900 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,180 Median Rent 15.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,180/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,000
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.5%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,180
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.9%
203% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.3%
25% lower than US avg

How Lac La Biche Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,673
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

B+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$53,900
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty9.3%
Commute24 min

Housing

A
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,180
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,945
Rent Burden15.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,864 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+28.3%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Lac La Biche a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lac La Biche receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Lac La Biche offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lac La Biche is $95,000, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.9%, unemployment is notably high. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lac La Biche is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,180 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.3% have completed high school.

Lac La Biche has a population of 7,673 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.6%), with 6.5% Asian.

Population

7,673
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
4,837.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Lac La Biche vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only80.1%
2% above US avg
Spanish5.6%
58% below US avg
Other Languages14.3%

Social Characteristics

Lac La Biche vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lac La Biche is $95,000, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Lac La Biche vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,000
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.3%
25% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone89.8%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home17.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Lac La Biche is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,180 (1% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,180
1% above US avg
Rent Burden15.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.4%
Renter-Occupied21.7%
Housing Units2,945

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Lac La Biche vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Lac La Biche vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,864 ft (568 m)
Area4,837.2 sq mi (12,528.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates54.7669°N, 111.9686°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.5%
69% below US avg
High School+28.3%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area4,837.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone89.8%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home17.4%

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