Tofield, AB

Alberta

Tofield is a small town in Alberta with a population of 2,045. Residents earn $74,000 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,045 Population 645/sq mi density
$74,000 Median Income $48,000 per capita
$256,000 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$256,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,000
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $256,000
9% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,100
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.0%
233% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.0%
3% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,045
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density645/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

C+
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$48,000
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty12.0%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$256,000
Rent$1,100
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units805
Rent Burden18.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation2,297 ft (700 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+33.2%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Tofield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tofield receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Tofield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tofield is $74,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.0%, unemployment is notably high. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tofield is $256,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.2% have completed high school.

Tofield has a population of 2,045 with a density of 645 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.6%), with 3.2% Asian.

Population

2,045
Total Population
2021 Census
645
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Tofield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.9%
17% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg
Other Languages6.4%

Social Characteristics

Tofield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tofield is $74,000, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Tofield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,000
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$48,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.2 min
Drive Alone87.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Tofield is $256,000, 9% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$256,000
9% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,100
5% below US avg
Rent Burden18.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.4%
Renter-Occupied23.6%
Housing Units805

Property Tax

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.0%
67% below US avg
High School+33.2%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density645/sq mi
Total Area3.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.2 min
Drive Alone87.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.2%

Nearby Cities

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