Median Income
$84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value
$240,000
15% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.8%
21% lower than US avg
How Provost Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,900
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,036/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
B+
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$54,950
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty9.8%
Commute17 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,000
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units765
Rent Burden12.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,192 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+33.6%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Provost a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Provost receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Provost offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Provost is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Provost is $240,000, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 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
9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.6% have completed high school.
Provost has a population of 1,900 with a density of 1,036 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.6%), with 2.5% Asian.
Population
1,900
Total Population
2021 Census
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.6% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 6.8% |
The median household income in Provost is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $84,000 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $54,950 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.7% |
| 114% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 16.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
The median home value in Provost is $240,000, 15% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $240,000 |
| 15% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 79.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.3% |
| Housing Units | 765 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Provost vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,192 ft (668 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,036/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3501°N, 110.2683°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |