Spruce Grove, AB

Alberta

Spruce Grove is a mid-size city in Alberta with a population of 37,645. Residents earn $106,000 per year, which is 41% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
37,645 Population 2,599/sq mi density
$106,000 Median Income $61,200 per capita
$364,000 Home Value
$1,400 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$106,000 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$364,000 home value, $1,400/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,000
41% higher than US avg
Home Value $364,000
29% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.2%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,400
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.4%
189% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

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

People

Population37,645
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density2,599/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

B+
Median Income$106,000
Per Capita$61,200
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty6.1%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$364,000
Rent$1,400
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units14,270
Rent Burden19.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
AQIN/A
Rain23.7 in/yr
Elevation2,313 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+32.6%
Graduate+2.7%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Spruce Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Spruce Grove 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. Spruce Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Spruce Grove is $106,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Spruce Grove among higher-income communities. At 10.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Spruce Grove is $364,000, 29% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,400 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Spruce Grove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches, including 31.7 inches of snow.

Spruce Grove has a population of 37,645 with a density of 2,599 people per square mile. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.2%), with 1.8% Black, 6.7% Asian.

Population

37,645
Total Population
2021 Census
2,599
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
14.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Spruce Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.6%
14% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg
Other Languages8.6%

Social Characteristics

Spruce Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Spruce Grove is $106,000, which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Spruce Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,000
41% above US avg
Per Capita Income$61,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.4%
189% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home19.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Spruce Grove is $364,000, 29% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,400 (20% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$364,000
29% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,400
20% above US avg
Rent Burden19.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.4%
Renter-Occupied23.7%
Housing Units14,270

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Spruce Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Spruce Grove has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 23.7 inches.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall23.7 inches
38% below US avg
Snowfall31.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,313 ft (705 m)
Area14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²)
Population Density2,599/sq mi
Coordinates53.5334°N, 113.9187°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.2%
64% below US avg
High School+32.6%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,599/sq mi
Total Area14.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home19.6%

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