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Red Deer, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0
B Good
19,933 Population 13/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $56,250 per capita
$340,000 Home Value
$1,160 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$340,000 home value, $1,160/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Red Deer, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,000
13% above
$56,250 per capita
Home Value
$340,000
21% above
Median Rent
$1,160/mo
0% below
21.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
32.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
242% above
9.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Red Deer Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
113%
Home Value
121%
Rent
100%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
342%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Red Deer a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Red Deer residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,250. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 618 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Red Deer is $340,000 , 21% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,160/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

13.0% of adults in Red Deer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 32.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Red Deer has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population19,933
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$56,250
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty9.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082

Housing

A
Home Value$340,000
Rent$1,160
Ownership64.8%
Housing Units40,510
Rent Burden21.4%

Crime

C+
Property116/100K
Burglary16/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days282/yr
Rain18.7 in/yr
Elevation2,818 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+32.2%
Graduate+3.6%

Community

Commute21 min

Did You Know?

15.0% work from home.