Vermilion River County, AB

Alberta

Vermilion River County is a small city in Alberta with a population of 7,994. Residents earn $102,000 per year, which is 36% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
7,994 Population 4/sq mi density
$102,000 Median Income $60,150 per capita
$384,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$102,000 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$384,000 home value, $750/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $102,000
36% higher than US avg
Home Value $384,000
36% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.5%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.8%
61% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.5%
23% lower than US avg

How Vermilion River County Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,994
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$102,000
Per Capita$60,150
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty9.5%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$384,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,000
Rent Burden15.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation2,044 ft (623 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+30.3%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Vermilion River County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vermilion River County receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Vermilion River County offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vermilion River County is $102,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 36% above $75,149. This places Vermilion River County among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vermilion River County is $384,000, 36% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.3% have completed high school.

Vermilion River County has a population of 7,994 with a density of 4 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 (99.2%).

Population

7,994
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
2,092.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Vermilion River County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.0%
21% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages4.1%

Social Characteristics

Vermilion River County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vermilion River County is $102,000, which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Vermilion River County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$102,000
36% above US avg
Per Capita Income$60,150

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.5%
23% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Drive Alone92.6%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home51.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Vermilion River County is $384,000, 36% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$384,000
36% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden15.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.8%
Renter-Occupied9.0%
Housing Units3,000

Property Tax

9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.5%
72% below US avg
High School+30.3%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area2,092.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Drive Alone92.6%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home51.1%

Nearby Cities

Vermilion, AB 3,948 pop · 16.1 mi Lloydminster, AB 19,739 pop · 21.7 mi Lloydminster, SK 11,843 pop · 22.7 mi Seekaskootch 119, SK 2,191 pop · 30.9 mi Frenchman Butte No. 501, SK 1,250 pop · 36.8 mi Elk Point, AB 1,399 pop · 37.2 mi Wilton No. 472, SK 1,473 pop · 38.7 mi Battle River No. 438, SK 1,029 pop · 41.9 mi Wainwright No. 61, AB 4,276 pop · 43.4 mi Wainwright, AB 6,606 pop · 43.4 mi Minburn County No. 27, AB 3,014 pop · 48.7 mi Kehewin 123, AB 1,038 pop · 50.2 mi St. Paul, AB 5,863 pop · 50.7 mi Maidstone, SK 1,209 pop · 54.4 mi
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