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Ryley, AB

Alberta

Ryley is a small town in Alberta with a population of 484. Residents earn $57,200 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
484 Population 496/sq mi density
$57,200 Median Income $43,000 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$57,200 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $57,200
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.7%
92% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.9%
203% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.5%
33% higher than US avg

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

People

Population484
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density496/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

C
Median Income$57,200
Per Capita$43,000
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty16.5%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership77.8%
Housing Units225
Rent Burden20.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain16.7 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation2,270 ft (692 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+36.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Ryley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ryley receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Ryley has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ryley is $57,200, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ryley is $125,000, 56% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ryley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches.

Ryley has a population of 484 with a density of 496 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 51% male. The city is predominantly White (96.4%), with 3.6% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.7% of residents.

Population

484
Total Population
496
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Ryley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.7%
17% above US avg
Spanish 1.0%
92% below US avg
Other Languages 7.3%

Social Characteristics

Ryley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ryley is $57,200, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,000. The average weekly wage is $827, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 15 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 5.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ryley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,200
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,000
Avg Weekly Wage$827

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.5%
33% above US avg
Establishments (County)15

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Drive Alone79.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Ryley is $125,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below the national average of $1,163). 77.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 225 total housing units in the city. 20.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden20.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.8%
Owner-Occupied77.8%
Renter-Occupied22.2%
Housing Units225

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, Ryley receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Ryley 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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Ryley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,270 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average36.2°F
33% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,270 ft (692 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density496/sq mi
Coordinates53.2924°N, 112.4383°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Mar 4, 2019.

Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
September 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
October 40°F (5°C) 0.7 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 0.6 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Ryley has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 7°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.5").

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2.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 92% below the national average of 33.7%. 36.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 79% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.7%
92% below US avg
High School+36.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density496/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Drive Alone79.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.3%

Schools in Ryley

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ryley School
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Cafes in Ryley

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

River Rock Cafe

Golf Courses in Ryley

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coal Creek Golf Resort

Airports Near Ryley

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bashaw AirportSmall Airport
Bawlf (Blackwells) AirportSmall Airport
Camrose AirportSmall Airport
Chipman AirportSmall Airport
Edmonton / Cooking Lake AirportSmall Airport
Edmonton / Josephburg AirportSmall Airport
Edmonton / Lechelt FieldSmall Airport
Edmonton / Twin Island AirparkSmall Airport
Killam-Sedgewick AirportSmall Airport
Marek Farms AirportSmall Airport
Tofield AirportSmall Airport
Two Hills AirportSmall Airport
Vegreville AirportSmall Airport
Viking (South) AirportSmall Airport
Viking AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ryley

What is the population of Ryley?

Ryley has a population of 484 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 496 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 51% male.

Is Ryley expensive to live in?

The median household income is $57,200, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Ryley safe?

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

What is the weather like in Ryley?

Ryley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.7 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ryley?

The job market in Ryley faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $827. There are 15 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 5.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ryley?

The median home value in Ryley is $125,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,000. The homeownership rate is 77.8%.

How are the schools in Ryley?

2.7% of adults in Ryley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Ryley?

The average commute in Ryley is 27 minutes. 79% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ryley?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ryley is 96.4% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino. 91.7% of residents speak only English at home.

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