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Swan Hills, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,201 Population 120/sq mi density
$83,000 Median Income $56,300 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
33°F Avg Temperature 294 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$83,000 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Swan Hills, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,000
10% above
$56,300 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
16.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
80% below
38.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
247% above
10.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
33°F
294 sunny days/yr

How Swan Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
35%
Rent
82%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
347%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Swan Hills a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Swan Hills residents earn a median household income of $83,000 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,300. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Swan Hills is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $950/month, with 16.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.6% of adults in Swan Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 38.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Swan Hills has an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,201
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density120/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$56,300
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty10.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,083

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$950
Ownership72.2%
Housing Units485
Rent Burden16.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp33°F
Sunny Days294/yr
Rain23.2 in/yr
Elevation3,770 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+38.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute26 min