Rocky View County, AB

Alberta

Rocky View County is a mid-size city in Alberta with a population of 41,028. Residents earn $150,000 per year, which is 100% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
41,028 Population 28/sq mi density
$150,000 Median Income $108,500 per capita
$900,000 Home Value
$1,520 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$150,000 median income, 9.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$900,000 home value, $1,520/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $150,000
100% higher than US avg
Home Value $900,000
219% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.3%
37% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,520
31% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.3%
158% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.8%
53% lower than US avg

How Rocky View County Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population41,028
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

B+
Median Income$150,000
Per Capita$108,500
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty5.8%
Commute31 min

Housing

B
Home Value$900,000
Rent$1,520
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units13,905
Rent Burden17.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+26.5%
Graduate+8.9%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Rocky View County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rocky View County receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Rocky View County offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rocky View County is $150,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 100% above $75,149. This places Rocky View County among higher-income communities. At 9.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rocky View County is $900,000, making it a premium housing market at 219% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,520 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.5% have completed high school.

Rocky View County has a population of 41,028 with a density of 28 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.7%), with 1.3% Black, 10.8% Asian.

Population

41,028
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
1,478.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Rocky View County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.5%
6% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages15.4%

Social Characteristics

Rocky View County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rocky View County is $150,000, which is 100% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Rocky View County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$150,000
100% above US avg
Per Capita Income$108,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.8%
53% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.8 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home53.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Rocky View County is $900,000, 219% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,520 (31% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$900,000
219% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,520
31% above US avg
Rent Burden17.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.1%
Renter-Occupied7.9%
Housing Units13,905

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Rocky View County vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Rocky View County vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area1,478.3 sq mi (3,828.9 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.3%
37% below US avg
High School+26.5%
Graduate Degree+8.9%
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density28/sq mi
Total Area1,478.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.8 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home53.5%

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