Median Income
$76,000
1% higher than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.4%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,010
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.2%
156% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.2%
10% lower than US avg
How Stettler Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population5,695
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density1,119/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Economy
B
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$49,080
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty11.2%
Commute17 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,010
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,385
Rent Burden19.8%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,680 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+36.1%
Graduate+1.5%
Is Stettler a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Stettler receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Stettler offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Stettler is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.2%, unemployment is notably high. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Stettler is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.1% have completed high school.
Stettler has a population of 5,695 with a density of 1,119 people per square mile. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.9%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 1.5% Black, 5.9% Asian.
Population
5,695
Total Population
2021 Census
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.3% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 7.9% |
The median household income in Stettler is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $76,000 |
| 1% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $49,080 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.2% |
| 156% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
| 10% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 16.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
The median home value in Stettler is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,010 (13% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,010 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 19.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.6% |
| Housing Units | 2,385 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Stettler vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,680 ft (817 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3168°N, 112.7186°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |