Sign In Register

Strathcona, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.3 /5.0
B Good
99,225 Population 220/sq mi density
$124,000 Median Income $73,000 per capita
$452,000 Home Value
$1,580 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 278 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$124,000 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$452,000 home value, $1,580/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Strathcona, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$124,000
65% above
$73,000 per capita
Home Value
$452,000
60% above
Median Rent
$1,580/mo
36% above
14.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
29.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
4.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
278 sunny days/yr

How Strathcona Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Strathcona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
165%
Home Value
160%
Rent
136%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
253%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Strathcona a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Strathcona residents earn a median household income of $124,000 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $73,000. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 539 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Strathcona is $452,000 , 60% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,580/month, with 14.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

16.8% of adults in Strathcona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 29.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Strathcona has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population99,225
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density220/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$124,000
Per Capita$73,000
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty4.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,404

Housing

A+
Home Value$452,000
Rent$1,580
Ownership86.8%
Housing Units37,125
Rent Burden14.9%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days278/yr
Rain23.4 in/yr
Elevation2,201 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+29.3%
Graduate+4.6%

Community

Commute26 min

Did You Know?

28.4% work from home.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.