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Sunset Point, AB

Alberta

Sunset Point is a small town in Alberta with a population of 257. Residents earn $93,000 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
257 Population 570/sq mi density
$93,000 Median Income $61,200 per capita
$384,000 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$93,000 median income, 21.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$384,000 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,000
24% higher than US avg
Home Value $384,000
36% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 21.4%
494% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.0%
11% lower than US avg

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

People

Population257
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density570/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$93,000
Per Capita$61,200
Unemployment21.4%
Poverty11.0%
Commute40 min

Housing

A
Home Value$384,000
Rent$1,091
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units100
Rent Burden21.1%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain19.8 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation2,398 ft (731 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+26.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute40 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Sunset Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sunset Point receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Sunset Point offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sunset Point is $93,000, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 21.4%, unemployment is notably high. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sunset Point is $384,000, 36% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sunset Point has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. With 300 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Sunset Point has a population of 257 with a density of 570 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.1% female and 52.9% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.2% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

257
Total Population
570
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Sunset Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.2%
20% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg
Other Languages3.9%

Social Characteristics

Sunset Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sunset Point is $93,000, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,200 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 21.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 22.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sunset Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,000
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$61,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.4%
494% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.2 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Sunset Point is $384,000, 36% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). There are 100 total housing units in the city. 21.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$384,000
36% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,091
6% below US avg
Rent Burden21.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.0%
Renter-Occupied15.0%
Housing Units100

Property Tax

In Sunset Point, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Sunset Point vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Sunset Point has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,398 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average36.5°F
32% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.8 inches
48% below US avg
Snowfall4.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation2,398 ft (731 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density570/sq mi
Coordinates53.6927°N, 114.3446°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 0.8 in

Sunset Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F — from 8°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.7").

0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 26.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 83.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+26.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density570/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.2 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.2%

Frequently Asked Questions About Sunset Point

What is the population of Sunset Point?

Sunset Point has a population of 257 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 570 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.1% female and 52.9% male.

Is Sunset Point expensive to live in?

Sunset Point is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $93,000, 24% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $384,000 (36% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sunset Point?

Sunset Point has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.8 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Sunset Point?

The job market in Sunset Point faces challenges, with unemployment at 21.4% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 40 minutes, and 22.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sunset Point?

The median home value in Sunset Point is $384,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091.

How are the schools in Sunset Point?

0.0% of adults in Sunset Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Sunset Point?

The obesity rate in Sunset Point is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Sunset Point?

The average commute in Sunset Point is 40 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 83.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 22.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sunset Point?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Point is 100% White. 94.2% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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