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Viking, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0
B Good
986 Population 741/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $51,900 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 307 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Viking, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,000
10% below
$51,900 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
30.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
15.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
307 sunny days/yr

How Viking Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
71%
Rent
82%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
272%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Viking a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Viking residents earn a median household income of $68,000 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,900. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Viking is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $950/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

12.9% of adults in Viking hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 30.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Viking has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population986
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density741/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C+
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$51,900
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty15.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$950
Ownership77.9%
Housing Units430
Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days307/yr
Rain15.8 in/yr
Elevation2,260 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+30.6%
Graduate+1.4%

Community

Commute19 min