Saddle Hills County, AB

Alberta

Saddle Hills County is a small town in Alberta with a population of 2,338. Residents earn $83,000 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,338 Population 1/sq mi density
$83,000 Median Income $52,800 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$432 Median Rent 12.6% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$83,000 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $432/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,000
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $432
63% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.9%
28% higher than US avg

How Saddle Hills County Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,338
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$52,800
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty15.9%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$432
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units880
Rent Burden12.6%

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+33.0%
Graduate+0.8%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Saddle Hills County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saddle Hills County receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment. Saddle Hills County offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saddle Hills County is $83,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saddle Hills County is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $432 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.0% have completed high school.

Saddle Hills County has a population of 2,338 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).

Population

2,338
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
2,250.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Saddle Hills County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.4%
15% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg
Other Languages8.6%

Social Characteristics

Saddle Hills County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saddle Hills County is $83,000, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Saddle Hills County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,000
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate15.9%
28% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.2 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home50.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Saddle Hills County is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $432 (63% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$432
63% below US avg
Rent Burden12.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.8%
Renter-Occupied6.8%
Housing Units880

Property Tax

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.8%
77% below US avg
High School+33.0%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area2,250.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.2 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home50.9%

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