Magrath, AB

Alberta

Magrath is a small town in Alberta with a population of 2,481. Residents earn $88,000 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,481 Population 1,093/sq mi density
$88,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 16.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$88,000 median income, 8.7% unemployment
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,000
17% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.7%
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.7%
142% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,481
Median AgeN/A
Density1,093/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B
Median Income$88,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment8.7%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units815
Rent Burden16.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+32.3%
Graduate+5.1%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Magrath a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Magrath receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Magrath has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Magrath is $88,000, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.7%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.3% have completed high school.

Magrath has a population of 2,481 with a density of 1,093 people per square mile.

Population

2,481
Total Population
2021 Census
1,093
People / sq mi
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Magrath vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Magrath vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Magrath is $88,000, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Magrath vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,000
17% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden16.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.9%
Renter-Occupied22.1%
Housing Units815

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Magrath vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Magrath vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density1,093/sq mi
Coordinates49.4167°N, 112.8686°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.7%
53% below US avg
High School+32.3%
Graduate Degree+5.1%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,093/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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