Vegreville, AB

Alberta

Vegreville is a small city in Alberta with a population of 5,689. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,689 Population 1,046/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $48,720 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$920 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $920/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,087 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+30.1%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute20 min

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
1,046
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
5.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Vegreville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.4%
7% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg
Other Languages14.6%

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.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$48,720

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.8 min
Drive Alone82.9%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home10.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Vegreville is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $920 (21% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden17.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.5%
Renter-Occupied29.5%
Housing Units2,460

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,087 ft (636 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²)
Population Density1,046/sq mi
Coordinates53.5002°N, 112.0518°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.7%
71% below US avg
High School+30.1%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,046/sq mi
Total Area5.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.8 min
Drive Alone82.9%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home10.7%

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