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%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,362 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+37.4%
Graduate+1.1%
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
33.2yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.9% |
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
| Median HH Income | $109,000 |
| 45% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $58,950 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.9% |
| 342% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |
The median home value in Sexsmith is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below US avg).
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 Burden | 17.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.4% |
| Housing Units | 855 |
Property Tax
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Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Sexsmith vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,362 ft (720 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.3500°N, 118.7860°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |