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%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,864 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+28.3%
Graduate+2.5%
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
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Lac La Biche vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 80.1% |
| 2% above US avg |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 14.3% |
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.
Income
| Median HH Income | $95,000 |
| 26% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $53,900 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.9% |
| 203% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| 25% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 17.4% |
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 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 Burden | 15.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 78.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.7% |
| Housing Units | 2,945 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Lac La Biche vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Lac La Biche vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Area | 4,837.2 sq mi (12,528.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.7669°N, 111.9686°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |