Rocky Mountain House, AB

Alberta

Rocky Mountain House is a small city in Alberta with a population of 6,765. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,765 Population 1,342/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $55,600 per capita
$280,000 Home Value
$1,060 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 14.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$280,000 home value, $1,060/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation3,228 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+30.2%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute20 min

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
1,342
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
5.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Rocky Mountain House vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.0%
16% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg
Other Languages8.1%

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.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,000
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.9%
314% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.7%
14% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.5 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home12.5%

Walkability

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 Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden17.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.9%
Renter-Occupied29.3%
Housing Units2,695

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Rocky Mountain House vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Rocky Mountain House vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation3,228 ft (984 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density1,342/sq mi
Coordinates52.3668°N, 114.9188°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.2%
67% below US avg
High School+30.2%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,342/sq mi
Total Area5.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.5 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home12.5%

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