St. Albert, AB

Alberta

St. Albert is a mid-size city in Alberta with a population of 68,232. Residents earn $117,000 per year, which is 56% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
68,232 Population 3,694/sq mi density
$117,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
$1,490 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$117,000 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$1,490/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
AQIN/A
Rain22.1 in/yr

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+28.3%
Graduate+6.2%

Community

Commute24 min

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
3,694
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
18.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Albert vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.8%
9% above US avg
Spanish2.8%
79% below US avg
Other Languages11.5%

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.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$117,000
56% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.4 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit2.0%
Work from Home31.8%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $1,490 (28% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,490
28% above US avg
Rent Burden17.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.9%
Renter-Occupied17.1%
Housing Units25,940

Property Tax

Health Metrics: St. Albert vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: St. Albert vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

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 Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall22.1 inches
42% below US avg
Snowfall29.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Area18.5 sq mi (47.8 km²)
Population Density3,694/sq mi
Coordinates53.6334°N, 113.6353°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.2%
43% below US avg
High School+28.3%
Graduate Degree+6.2%
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3,694/sq mi
Total Area18.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.4 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit2.0%
Work from Home31.8%

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