Median Income
$65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value
$190,000
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$950
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment
11.4%
217% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
18.2%
47% higher than US avg
How Mayerthorpe Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,259
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density742/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
C+
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$51,300
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty18.2%
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,000
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units510
Rent Burden13.9%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,352 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+32.2%
Graduate+1.1%
Is Mayerthorpe a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Mayerthorpe receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Mayerthorpe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Mayerthorpe is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Mayerthorpe is $190,000, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.2% have completed high school.
Mayerthorpe has a population of 1,259 with a density of 742 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.1%), with 3.2% Asian.
Population
1,259
Total Population
2021 Census
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Mayerthorpe vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.6% |
Social Characteristics
Mayerthorpe vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Mayerthorpe is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income: Mayerthorpe vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $65,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $51,300 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.4% |
| 217% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% |
| 47% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
The median home value in Mayerthorpe is $190,000, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $190,000 |
| 33% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 13.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 81.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.6% |
| Housing Units | 510 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Mayerthorpe vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Mayerthorpe vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,352 ft (717 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 742/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.9502°N, 115.1355°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |