Median Income
$85,000
13% higher than US avg
Violent Crime
129/100K
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
13.0%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,160
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.3%
242% higher than US avg
How Red Deer Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population19,933
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Economy
B
Median Income$85,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment12.3%
PovertyN/A
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,160
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units40,510
Rent Burden21.4%
Crime
F
Violent129/100K
Property116/100K
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+32.2%
Graduate+3.6%
Is Red Deer a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Red Deer receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Red Deer has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Red Deer is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 12.3%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $1,160 per month.
Safety & Crime
Red Deer is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 129 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 116 per 100,000, 94% below the national average.
Education
13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.2% have completed high school.
Red Deer has a population of 19,933 with a density of 13 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.1%), with 1.8% Hispanic, 2% Black, 13.1% Asian.
Population
19,933
Total Population
2021 Census
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 82.0% |
| 4% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 16.8% |
The median household income in Red Deer is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $85,000 |
| 13% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.3% |
| 242% above US avg |
| |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.3% |
| Public Transit | 2.5% |
| Work from Home | 15.0% |
Monthly rent averages $1,160 (0% below US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,160 |
| 0% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 21.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 64.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.2% |
| Housing Units | 40,510 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Red Deer vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Red Deer has a violent crime rate of 129 per 100,000 residents, 66% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 116 per 100,000 (94% below US avg).
Crime Rates: Red Deer vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 128.9/100K |
| 66% below US avg |
| |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 115.6/100K |
| 94% below US avg |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Geography
| Area | 1,513.2 sq mi (3,919.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2668°N, 113.8020°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |