Sexsmith, AB

Alberta

Sexsmith is a small town in Alberta with a population of 2,427. Residents earn $109,000 per year, which is 45% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,427 Population 483/sq mi density
$109,000 Median Income $58,950 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$109,000 median income, 15.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $109,000
45% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.2%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,100
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.9%
342% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,427
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density483/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$109,000
Per Capita$58,950
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty6.5%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,100
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units855
Rent Burden17.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,362 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+37.4%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Sexsmith a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sexsmith receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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 above-average unemployment. Sexsmith offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sexsmith is $109,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Sexsmith among higher-income communities. At 15.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sexsmith is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.4% have completed high school.

Sexsmith has a population of 2,427 with a density of 483 people per square mile. The median age is 33.2 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%).

Population

2,427
Total Population
2021 Census
483
People / sq mi
33.2yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
5.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Sexsmith vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.2%
20% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg
Other Languages3.9%

Social Characteristics

Sexsmith vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sexsmith is $109,000, which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Sexsmith vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$109,000
45% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.9%
342% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Drive Alone93.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Sexsmith is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% 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$1,100
5% below US avg
Rent Burden17.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.0%
Renter-Occupied23.4%
Housing Units855

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Sexsmith vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Sexsmith vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,362 ft (720 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density483/sq mi
Coordinates55.3500°N, 118.7860°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.2%
76% below US avg
High School+37.4%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density483/sq mi
Total Area5.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Drive Alone93.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

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