Taber, AB

Alberta

Taber is a small city in Alberta with a population of 8,862. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,862 Population 1,188/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 15.9% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 6.5% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,000
9% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.4%
78% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.5%
81% higher than US avg

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

People

Population8,862
Median AgeN/A
Density1,188/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment6.5%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,345
Rent Burden15.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Taber a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Taber receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Taber has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Taber is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%.

Education

7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school.

Taber has a population of 8,862 with a density of 1,188 people per square mile.

Population

8,862
Total Population
2021 Census
1,188
People / sq mi
7.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Taber vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Taber vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Taber is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Taber vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,000
9% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden15.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.1%
Renter-Occupied26.9%
Housing Units3,345

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Taber vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Taber vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area7.5 sq mi (19.3 km²)
Population Density1,188/sq mi
Coordinates49.7870°N, 112.1460°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.4%
78% below US avg
High School+34.7%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,188/sq mi
Total Area7.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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