Median Income
$82,000
9% higher than US avg
Home Value
$280,000
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.2%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,060
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment
14.9%
314% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.7%
14% lower than US avg
How Rocky Mountain House Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population6,765
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,342/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Economy
B
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$55,600
Unemployment14.9%
Poverty10.7%
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$280,000
Rent$1,060
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,695
Rent Burden17.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation3,228 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+30.2%
Graduate+2.9%
Is Rocky Mountain House a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Rocky Mountain House receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Rocky Mountain House offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Rocky Mountain House is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.9%, unemployment is notably high. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Rocky Mountain House is $280,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,060 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.2% have completed high school.
Rocky Mountain House has a population of 6,765 with a density of 1,342 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 (91.8%), with 6.5% Asian.
Population
6,765
Total Population
2021 Census
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Rocky Mountain House vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.0% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 8.1% |
Social Characteristics
Rocky Mountain House vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Rocky Mountain House is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income: Rocky Mountain House vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,000 |
| 9% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $55,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.9% |
| 314% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% |
| 14% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
The median home value in Rocky Mountain House is $280,000, 1% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,060 (9% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $280,000 |
| 1% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,060 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 17.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 70.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.3% |
| Housing Units | 2,695 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Rocky Mountain House vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Rocky Mountain House vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 3,228 ft (984 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,342/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3668°N, 114.9188°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |