Median Income
$70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.7%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$920
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.8%
172% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.4%
0% lower than US avg
How Vegreville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population5,689
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,046/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Economy
C+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$48,720
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty12.4%
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$920
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,460
Rent Burden17.6%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,087 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+30.1%
Graduate+2.0%
Is Vegreville a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Vegreville receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Vegreville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Vegreville is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.8%, unemployment is notably high. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Vegreville is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.1% have completed high school.
Vegreville has a population of 5,689 with a density of 1,046 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.3%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 5.8% Asian.
Population
5,689
Total Population
2021 Census
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Vegreville vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 84.4% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 14.6% |
Social Characteristics
Vegreville vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Vegreville is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income: Vegreville vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $70,000 |
| 7% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $48,720 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.8% |
| 172% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% |
| 0% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 10.7% |
The median home value in Vegreville is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $920 (21% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $920 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 17.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 70.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.5% |
| Housing Units | 2,460 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Vegreville vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Vegreville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,087 ft (636 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,046/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.5002°N, 112.0518°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |