Median Income
$83,000
10% higher than US avg
Home Value
$100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.6%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$950
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.5%
247% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.4%
16% lower than US avg
How Swan Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,201
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density120/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
B
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$56,300
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty10.4%
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units485
Rent Burden16.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation3,770 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+38.8%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Swan Hills a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Swan Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Swan Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Swan Hills is $83,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.5%, unemployment is notably high. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Swan Hills is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.8% have completed high school.
Swan Hills has a population of 1,201 with a density of 120 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.4%), with 2.9% Asian.
Population
1,201
Total Population
2021 Census
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Swan Hills vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.5% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.8% |
Social Characteristics
Swan Hills vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Swan Hills is $83,000, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income: Swan Hills vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $83,000 |
| 10% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $56,300 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.5% |
| 247% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| 16% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
The median home value in Swan Hills is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $100,000 |
| 65% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 16.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 72.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.8% |
| Housing Units | 485 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Swan Hills vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Swan Hills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 3,770 ft (1,149 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.7168°N, 115.4023°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |