Stirling, AB

Alberta

Stirling is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,164. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,164 Population 1,118/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $47,200 per capita
$308,000 Home Value
$1,400 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$308,000 home value, $1,400/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $308,000
9% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,400
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.8%
144% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.8%
21% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,164
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density1,118/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$47,200
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty9.8%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$308,000
Rent$1,400
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units340
Rent Burden14.7%

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+31.0%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Stirling a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stirling receives an overall livability score of 3.3 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. Stirling offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stirling is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stirling is $308,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,400 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.0% have completed high school.

Stirling has a population of 1,164 with a density of 1,118 people per square mile. The median age is 32.4 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).

Population

1,164
Total Population
1,118
People / sq mi
32.4yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Stirling vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.4%
16% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg
Other Languages8.2%

Social Characteristics

Stirling vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stirling is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Stirling vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,000
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.8%
21% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.5 min
Drive Alone91.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Stirling is $308,000, 9% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,400 (20% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$308,000
9% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,400
20% above US avg
Rent Burden14.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.8%
Renter-Occupied13.2%
Housing Units340

Property Tax

8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.9%
74% below US avg
High School+31.0%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,118/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.5 min
Drive Alone91.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.6%

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