Sexsmith, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.2 /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
35°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Sexsmith, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$109,000
45% above
$58,950 per capita
Home Value
$300,000
6% above
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
5% below
17.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
37.4% high school+
Unemployment
15.9%
342% above
6.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
35°F

How Sexsmith Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sexsmith's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
145%
Home Value
106%
Rent
95%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
442%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sexsmith a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sexsmith residents earn a median household income of $109,000 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,950. The unemployment rate stands at 15.9% (342% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 75 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sexsmith is $300,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 17.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.2% of adults in Sexsmith hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 37.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sexsmith has an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B+
Median Income$109,000
Per Capita$58,950
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty6.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,134

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,100
Ownership76.0%
Housing Units855
Rent Burden17.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp35°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation2,362 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute25 min