Redcliff, AB

Alberta

Redcliff is a small city in Alberta with a population of 5,581. Residents earn $83,000 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,581 Population 895/sq mi density
$83,000 Median Income $48,720 per capita
$270,000 Home Value
$1,150 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$83,000 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$270,000 home value, $1,150/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,000
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $270,000
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.8%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,150
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.3%
242% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.8%
21% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,581
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density895/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$48,720
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty9.8%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$270,000
Rent$1,150
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,190
Rent Burden19.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,431 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+32.5%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Redcliff a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Redcliff receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Redcliff offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Redcliff is $83,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.3%, unemployment is notably high. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Redcliff is $270,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.5% have completed high school.

Redcliff has a population of 5,581 with a density of 895 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%), with 4.4% Asian.

Population

5,581
Total Population
2021 Census
895
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
6.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Redcliff vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.2%
7% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages15%

Social Characteristics

Redcliff vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Redcliff is $83,000, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Redcliff vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,000
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,720

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.8%
21% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.9 min
Drive Alone89.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Redcliff is $270,000, 4% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,150 (1% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$270,000
4% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,150
1% below US avg
Rent Burden19.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.7%
Renter-Occupied22.8%
Housing Units2,190

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,431 ft (741 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density895/sq mi
Coordinates50.0834°N, 110.7850°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
80% below US avg
High School+32.5%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density895/sq mi
Total Area6.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.9 min
Drive Alone89.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

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