Legal, AB

Alberta

Legal is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,232. Residents earn $96,000 per year, which is 28% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,232 Population 1,005/sq mi density
$96,000 Median Income $57,600 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$96,000 median income, 13.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $96,000
28% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.5%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.4%
272% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.2%
34% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,232
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density1,005/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$96,000
Per Capita$57,600
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty8.2%
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units455
Rent Burden17.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation2,323 ft (708 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+34.3%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute34 min

Is Legal a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Legal receives an overall livability score of 3.3 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 above-average unemployment. Legal offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Legal is $96,000, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 13.4%, unemployment is notably high. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Legal is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.3% have completed high school.

Legal has a population of 1,232 with a density of 1,005 people per square mile. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).

Population

1,232
Total Population
1,005
People / sq mi
36.8yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53%
Female 47%

Race & Ethnicity

Legal vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.8%
7% above US avg
Spanish10.9%
18% below US avg
Other Languages5.3%

Social Characteristics

Legal vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Legal is $96,000, which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Legal vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,000
28% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.4%
272% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.2%
34% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.9 min
Drive Alone87.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Legal is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden17.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.8%
Renter-Occupied24.2%
Housing Units455

Property Tax

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.5%
87% below US avg
High School+34.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,005/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.9 min
Drive Alone87.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.7%

Nearby Cities

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