Penhold, AB

Alberta

Penhold is a small town in Alberta with a population of 3,484. Residents earn $98,000 per year, which is 30% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,484 Population 806/sq mi density
$98,000 Median Income $58,250 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$1,290 Median Rent 17.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$98,000 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,290/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $98,000
30% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.0%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,290
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.4%
217% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.7%
46% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,484
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density806/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$98,000
Per Capita$58,250
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty6.7%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,290
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,325
Rent Burden17.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,949 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+35.1%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Penhold a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Penhold receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Penhold offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Penhold is $98,000, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 11.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Penhold is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,290 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.1% have completed high school.

Penhold has a population of 3,484 with a density of 806 people per square mile. The median age is 34.4 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 2.3% Asian.

Population

3,484
Total Population
2021 Census
806
People / sq mi
34.4yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
4.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Penhold vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.1%
20% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg
Other Languages4.9%

Social Characteristics

Penhold vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Penhold is $98,000, which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Penhold vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$98,000
30% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,250

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.7%
46% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Drive Alone92.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Penhold is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,290 (11% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,290
11% above US avg
Rent Burden17.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units1,325

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,949 ft (899 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density806/sq mi
Coordinates52.1334°N, 113.8687°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.0%
79% below US avg
High School+35.1%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density806/sq mi
Total Area4.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Drive Alone92.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.1%

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