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Lethbridge, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0
B Good
10,120 Population 9/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $51,500 per capita
$314,000 Home Value
$1,130 Median Rent 20.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$314,000 home value, $1,130/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lethbridge, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,000
9% above
$51,500 per capita
Home Value
$314,000
11% above
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
3% below
20.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
32.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
9.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Lethbridge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
111%
Rent
97%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lethbridge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lethbridge residents earn a median household income of $82,000 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,500. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 314 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lethbridge is $314,000 , 11% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,130/month, with 20.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

15.5% of adults in Lethbridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 32.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lethbridge has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,120
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$51,500
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty9.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$990

Housing

A+
Home Value$314,000
Rent$1,130
Ownership68.2%
Housing Units40,225
Rent Burden20.5%

Crime

C+
Property102/100K
Burglary14/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days297/yr
Rain11.2 in/yr
Elevation2,982 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+32.0%
Graduate+5.9%

Community

Commute19 min