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Val Quentin, AB

Alberta

Val Quentin is a small town in Alberta with a population of 158. Residents earn $82,896 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
158 Population 1,435/sq mi density
$82,896 Median Income $50,913 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$82,896 median income, 17.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,896
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.9%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,091
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.6%
389% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population158
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density1,435/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,896
Per Capita$50,913
Unemployment17.6%
Poverty12.9%
Commute50 min

Housing

A
Home Value$348,000
Rent$1,091
Ownership88.9%
Housing Units90
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain19.8 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation2,379 ft (725 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+17.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute50 min

Is Val Quentin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Val Quentin receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Val Quentin has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Val Quentin is $82,896, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 17.6%, unemployment is notably high. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Val Quentin is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Val Quentin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. With 300 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches.

Val Quentin has a population of 158 with a density of 1,435 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.6% female and 48.4% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.8% of residents.

Population

158
Total Population
1,435
People / sq mi
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Val Quentin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish 3.2%
76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Val Quentin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Val Quentin is $82,896, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,913 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $979, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 17.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 5 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 55.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Val Quentin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,896
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,913
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.6%
389% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg
Establishments (County)5

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time49.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home55.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Val Quentin is $348,000, 23% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,091 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 88.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 90 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,091
6% below US avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.9%
Owner-Occupied88.9%
Renter-Occupied11.1%
Housing Units90

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Val Quentin receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Val Quentin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,379 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average36.5°F
32% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,379 ft (725 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,435/sq mi
Coordinates53.6691°N, 114.3783°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Mar 10, 2019.

May 19, 1996 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.2 149 km
Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 115 km
Sep 29, 1999 17 km NW of Edson, Canada M3.6 150 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 144 km
Jun 5, 2008 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 141 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km NNW of Edson, Canada M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 0.8 in

Val Quentin has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 8°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.7").

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6.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 80% below the national average of 33.7%. 17.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 100% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.9%
80% below US avg
High School+17.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,435/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute49.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home55.6%

Museums in Val Quentin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Onoway Heritage Centre
Onoway Museum

Libraries in Val Quentin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Darwell Public Library0.0
Rich Valley Library0.0

Airports Near Val Quentin

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrhead AirportSmall Airport
Calmar/Wizard Lake AirportSmall Airport
Drayton Valley Industrial AirportYDCSmall Airport
Edmonton / Calmar (Maplelane Farm)Small Airport
Edmonton / Villeneuve (Rose Field) AerodromeSmall Airport
Edmonton / Villeneuve AirportSmall Airport
Edmonton/Morinville (Currie Field) AerodromeSmall Airport
Goodwood FieldSmall Airport
Hnatko Farms AirportSmall Airport
Morrinville Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Parkland AirportSmall Airport
Stony Plain (Stony Field) AirportSmall Airport
Sunshine Bay AirportSmall Airport
Warburg / Zajes AirportSmall Airport
Westlock AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Val Quentin

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lac Ste Anne Catholic Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Val Quentin

What is the population of Val Quentin?

Val Quentin has a population of 158 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 1,435 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.6% female and 48.4% male.

Is Val Quentin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $82,896, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $348,000 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Val Quentin safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Val Quentin receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Val Quentin?

Val Quentin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.8 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Val Quentin?

The job market in Val Quentin faces challenges, with unemployment at 17.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $979. There are 5 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 50 minutes, and 55.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Val Quentin?

The median home value in Val Quentin is $348,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,091. The homeownership rate is 88.9%.

How are the schools in Val Quentin?

6.9% of adults in Val Quentin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.2% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Val Quentin?

The average commute in Val Quentin is 50 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 100% of workers drive alone to work, and 55.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Val Quentin?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Val Quentin is 100% White. 96.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.2% speak Spanish.

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