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Vegreville, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.0 /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
41°F Avg Temperature 277 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Vegreville, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,000
7% below
$48,720 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$920/mo
21% below
17.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
30.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
12.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
277 sunny days/yr

How Vegreville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Vegreville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
93%
Home Value
89%
Rent
79%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
272%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vegreville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vegreville residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,720. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 176 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vegreville is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $920/month, with 17.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.7% of adults in Vegreville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 30.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Vegreville has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,689
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,046/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$48,720
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty12.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$920
Ownership70.5%
Housing Units2,460
Rent Burden17.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days277/yr
Rain17.4 in/yr
Elevation2,087 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute20 min