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Okotoks, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.3 /5.0
B Good
30,405 Population 2,043/sq mi density
$117,000 Median Income $64,400 per capita
$452,000 Home Value
$1,520 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$117,000 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$452,000 home value, $1,520/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Okotoks, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$117,000
56% above
$64,400 per capita
Home Value
$452,000
60% above
Median Rent
$1,520/mo
31% above
17.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
31.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
5.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Okotoks Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
156%
Home Value
160%
Rent
131%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
256%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Okotoks a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Okotoks residents earn a median household income of $117,000 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $64,400. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 943 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Okotoks is $452,000 , 60% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,520/month, with 17.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

15.7% of adults in Okotoks hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 31.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Okotoks has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population30,405
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density2,043/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$117,000
Per Capita$64,400
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty5.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238

Housing

A+
Home Value$452,000
Rent$1,520
Ownership85.7%
Housing Units10,480
Rent Burden17.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain19.3 in/yr
Elevation3,527 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+31.8%
Graduate+4.3%

Community

Commute28 min

Did You Know?

28.5% work from home.