Sundre, AB

Alberta

Sundre is a small town in Alberta with a population of 2,672. Residents earn $71,500 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,672 Population 638/sq mi density
$71,500 Median Income $49,360 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 21.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,500
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,100
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.5%
219% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.2%
2% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,672
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density638/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$49,360
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty12.2%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,100
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,185
Rent Burden21.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation3,596 ft (1,096 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+38.9%
Graduate+2.4%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Sundre a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sundre receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sundre offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sundre is $71,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.5%, unemployment is notably high. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sundre is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.9% have completed high school.

Sundre has a population of 2,672 with a density of 638 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%), with 2.7% Asian.

Population

2,672
Total Population
2021 Census
638
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
4.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Sundre vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.7%
18% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages6.4%

Social Characteristics

Sundre vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sundre is $71,500, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Sundre vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,500
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,360

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.2%
2% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.1 min
Drive Alone80.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Sundre is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,100
5% below US avg
Rent Burden21.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.8%
Renter-Occupied23.6%
Housing Units1,185

Property Tax

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
77% below US avg
High School+38.9%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density638/sq mi
Total Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.1 min
Drive Alone80.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.7%

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