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Special Area No. 2, AB

Alberta

Special Area No. 2 is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,236. Residents earn $89,000 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,236 Population 1/sq mi density
$89,000 Median Income $55,500 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$89,000 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $89,000
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.1%
22% higher than US avg

How Special Area No. 2 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,236
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female48% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$55,500
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty15.1%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$900
Ownership85.7%
Housing Units420
Rent Burden14.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain13.2 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation2,434 ft (742 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+39.1%
Graduate+1.2%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Special Area No. 2 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Special Area No. 2 receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Special Area No. 2 offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Special Area No. 2 is $89,000, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. The poverty rate of 15.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Special Area No. 2 is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x 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

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Special Area No. 2 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 312 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches.

Special Area No. 2 has a population of 1,236 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,660.2 square miles. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.4% male. The city is predominantly White (98.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 85.1% of residents.

Population

1,236
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
1,660.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Special Area No. 2 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 85.1%
8% above US avg
Spanish 0.4%
97% below US avg
Other Languages 14.5%

Social Characteristics

Special Area No. 2 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Special Area No. 2 is $89,000, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,500 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,067, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 38 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 86.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Special Area No. 2 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,000
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,500
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate15.1%
22% above US avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Drive Alone91.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home86.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Special Area No. 2 is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 85.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 420 total housing units in the city. 14.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden14.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.7%
Owner-Occupied85.7%
Renter-Occupied15.5%
Housing Units420

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, Special Area No. 2 receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Special Area No. 2 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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Special Area No. 2 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,434 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.2°F
29% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,434 ft (742 m)
Area1,660.2 sq mi (4,299.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates51.1004°N, 111.5969°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"
65% below US avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
October 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.5 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.5 in

Special Area No. 2 has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 6°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.4").

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6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 81% below the national average of 33.7%. 39.1% have completed high school. 1.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 91.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+39.1%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area1,660.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Drive Alone91.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home86.3%

Radio Stations near Special Area No. 2

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Airports Near Special Area No. 2

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brooks Regional Airport—Small Airport
Hanna Airport—Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Special Area No. 2

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Dinosaur Provincial ParkNatural1979

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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Area No. 2

What is the population of Special Area No. 2?

Special Area No. 2 has a population of 1,236 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,660.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.6 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.4% male.

Is Special Area No. 2 expensive to live in?

The median household income is $89,000, 18% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Special Area No. 2 safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Special Area No. 2 receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Special Area No. 2?

Special Area No. 2 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.2 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Special Area No. 2?

The job market in Special Area No. 2 is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,067. There are 38 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 86.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Special Area No. 2?

The median home value in Special Area No. 2 is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $900. The homeownership rate is 85.7%.

How are the schools in Special Area No. 2?

6.3% of adults in Special Area No. 2 hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 39.1% have completed high school. 1.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Special Area No. 2?

The average commute in Special Area No. 2 is 26 minutes. 91.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 86.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Special Area No. 2?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Special Area No. 2 is 98.2% White. 85.1% of residents speak only English at home.

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