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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.

3.0 /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
46°F Avg Temperature 294 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership76.7%
Housing Units2,190
Rent Burden19.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain9.1 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation2,431 ft (741 m)

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 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

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

Climate & Weather

Redcliff experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 294 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches, including 24.0 inches of snow.

Redcliff has a population of 5,581 with a density of 895 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.8% female and 51.2% male. The city is predominantly White (94.5%), with 4.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 84.2% of residents.

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 Only 84.2%
7% above US avg
Spanish 0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages 15.0%

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. Per capita income is $48,720 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $937, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 173 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 7.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Redcliff vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,000
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,720
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.8%
21% below US avg
Establishments (County)173

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,150 (1% below the national average of $1,163). 76.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,190 total housing units in the city. 19.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

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

Homeownership76.7%
Owner-Occupied76.7%
Renter-Occupied22.8%
Housing Units2,190

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Redcliff receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Redcliff experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,431 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.1"
76% below US avg
Snowfall 24.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Redcliff has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 80% below the national average of 33.7%. 32.5% have completed high school. 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.9% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density895/sq mi
Total Area6.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Redcliff

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Margaret Wooding School
Parkside Junior High School
I.F. Cox School
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Radio Stations near Redcliff

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFMY-FM 96.1 "My 96FM" Medicine Hat, AB adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
CHAT-FM 94.5 Medicine Hat, AB country AAC+ 48 kbps
CKBF-FM 104.1 "BFBS Canada" CFB Suffield, AB british forces, pop music AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Redcliff

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Medalta Potteries

Libraries in Redcliff

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Medicine Hat Public Library0.0
Redcliff Public Library0.0

Hotels in Redcliff

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guesthouse 71
Hampton Inn and Suites

Cafes in Redcliff

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in Redcliff

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Co-op
CO-OP Cardlock
Costco Gasoline
Esso
Gas On Broadway
Husky
Petro Canada Cardlock
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Shell

Golf Courses in Redcliff

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Redcliff Golf Course

Breweries in Redcliff

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hell's Basement Brewery Inc.
Medicine Hat Brewing Company
Travois Ale Works

Stadiums & Teams in Redcliff

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Redcliff

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Medicine Hat Regional AirportYXHMedium Airport
Bow Island AirportSmall Airport
Empress McNeill Spectra Energy AirportSmall Airport
Foremost AirportSmall Airport
Nemiskam AirportSmall Airport
Schlenker AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Redcliff

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Redcliff Post Office

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Frequently Asked Questions About Redcliff

What is the population of Redcliff?

Redcliff has a population of 5,581 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 895 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.4 years. The population is 48.8% female and 51.2% male.

Is Redcliff expensive to live in?

The median household income is $83,000, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $270,000 (4% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Redcliff safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Redcliff receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Redcliff?

Redcliff has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.1 inches, with 24.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Redcliff?

The job market in Redcliff faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $937. There are 173 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 7.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Redcliff?

The median home value in Redcliff is $270,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,150. The homeownership rate is 76.7%.

How are the schools in Redcliff?

6.8% of adults in Redcliff hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.5% have completed high school. 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Redcliff?

The average commute in Redcliff is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 89.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Redcliff?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Redcliff is 94.5% White, 4.4% Asian. 84.2% of residents speak only English at home.

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