Median Income
$117,000
56% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
19.2%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,490
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment
9.1%
153% higher than US avg
How St. Albert Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population68,232
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density3,694/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Economy
B+
Median Income$117,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment9.1%
PovertyN/A
Commute24 min
Housing
A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,490
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units25,940
Rent Burden17.8%
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
AQIN/A
Rain22.1 in/yr
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+28.3%
Graduate+6.2%
Is St. Albert a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, St. Albert receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. St. Albert offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in St. Albert is $117,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 56% above $75,149. This places St. Albert among higher-income communities. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $1,490 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163.
Education
19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.3% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
St. Albert has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches, including 29.7 inches of snow.
St. Albert has a population of 68,232 with a density of 3,694 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.9%), with 1.6% Black, 6.9% Asian.
Population
68,232
Total Population
2021 Census
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
St. Albert vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.8% |
| 9% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 11.5% |
Social Characteristics
St. Albert vs U.S. Average
The median household income in St. Albert is $117,000, which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income: St. Albert vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $117,000 |
| 56% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.1% |
| 153% above US avg |
| |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.2% |
| Public Transit | 2.0% |
| Work from Home | 31.8% |
Monthly rent averages $1,490 (28% above US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,490 |
| 28% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 17.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 82.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.1% |
| Housing Units | 25,940 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: St. Albert vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: St. Albert vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
St. Albert has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.1 inches.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 22.1 inches |
| 42% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 29.7 inches/yr |
Geography
| Area | 18.5 sq mi (47.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,694/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.6334°N, 113.6353°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |