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Mayerthorpe, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,259 Population 742/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $51,300 per capita
$190,000 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Mayerthorpe, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,000
14% below
$51,300 per capita
Home Value
$190,000
33% below
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
13.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
32.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
217% above
18.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Mayerthorpe Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
67%
Rent
82%
Poverty
147%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
317%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mayerthorpe a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mayerthorpe residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,300. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mayerthorpe is $190,000 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $950/month, with 13.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.1% of adults in Mayerthorpe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 32.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Mayerthorpe has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,259
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density742/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C+
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$51,300
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty18.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$987

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,000
Rent$950
Ownership81.4%
Housing Units510
Rent Burden13.9%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
Elevation2,352 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+32.2%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute22 min