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%
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%
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
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Spruce Grove vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.6% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 8.6% |
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.
Income
| Median HH Income | $106,000 |
| 41% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $61,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.4% |
| 189% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.7% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 19.6% |
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 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 Burden | 19.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 76.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.7% |
| Housing Units | 14,270 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Spruce Grove vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Spruce Grove vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
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 Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 23.7 inches |
| 38% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 31.7 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,313 ft (705 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,599/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.5334°N, 113.9187°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |