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Sylvan Lake, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0
B Good
15,995 Population 1,794/sq mi density
$92,000 Median Income $58,750 per capita
$352,000 Home Value
$1,360 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 279 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$92,000 median income, 14.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$352,000 home value, $1,360/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sylvan Lake, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,000
22% above
$58,750 per capita
Home Value
$352,000
25% above
Median Rent
$1,360/mo
17% above
23.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
33.8% high school+
Unemployment
14.7%
308% above
9.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
279 sunny days/yr

How Sylvan Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
122%
Home Value
125%
Rent
117%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
408%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sylvan Lake 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

Sylvan Lake residents earn a median household income of $92,000 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,750. The unemployment rate stands at 14.7% (308% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 496 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sylvan Lake is $352,000 , 25% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,360/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.1% of adults in Sylvan Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 33.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sylvan Lake has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15,995
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,794/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$92,000
Per Capita$58,750
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty9.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130

Housing

A+
Home Value$352,000
Rent$1,360
Ownership67.9%
Housing Units6,395
Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days279/yr
Rain22.8 in/yr
Elevation3,087 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+33.8%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute28 min