Sturgeon County, AB

Alberta

Sturgeon County is a small city in Alberta with a population of 20,061. Residents earn $124,000 per year, which is 65% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
20,061 Population 25/sq mi density
$124,000 Median Income $74,300 per capita
$552,000 Home Value
$1,240 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$124,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$552,000 home value, $1,240/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $124,000
65% higher than US avg
Home Value $552,000
96% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.2%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,240
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

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

People

Population20,061
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$124,000
Per Capita$74,300
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty5.9%
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$552,000
Rent$1,240
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units7,020
Rent Burden14.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation2,303 ft (702 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+31.4%
Graduate+3.6%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Sturgeon County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sturgeon County receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Sturgeon County offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sturgeon County is $124,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 65% above $75,149. This places Sturgeon County among higher-income communities. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sturgeon County is $552,000, making it a premium housing market at 96% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,240 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.4% have completed high school.

Sturgeon County has a population of 20,061 with a density of 25 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.9%), with 2.2% Asian.

Population

20,061
Total Population
25
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
804.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Sturgeon County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.1%
13% above US avg
Spanish3.4%
74% below US avg
Other Languages7.5%

Social Characteristics

Sturgeon County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sturgeon County is $124,000, which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Sturgeon County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$124,000
65% above US avg
Per Capita Income$74,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Drive Alone90.5%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home27.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Sturgeon County is $552,000, 96% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,240 (7% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$552,000
96% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,240
7% above US avg
Rent Burden14.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.8%
Renter-Occupied13.3%
Housing Units7,020

Property Tax

11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.2%
67% below US avg
High School+31.4%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density25/sq mi
Total Area804.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Drive Alone90.5%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home27.7%

Nearby Cities

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