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Wainwright, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.2 /5.0
B Good
6,606 Population 1,406/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $54,200 per capita
$276,000 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 281 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Wainwright, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,000
12% above
$54,200 per capita
Home Value
$276,000
2% below
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
5% below
19.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
34.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
8.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
281 sunny days/yr

How Wainwright Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
112%
Home Value
98%
Rent
95%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wainwright a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wainwright residents earn a median household income of $84,000 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,200. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 205 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wainwright is $276,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 19.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.9% of adults in Wainwright hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 34.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Wainwright has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,606
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,406/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$54,200
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty8.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042

Housing

A+
Home Value$276,000
Rent$1,100
Ownership70.4%
Housing Units2,665
Rent Burden19.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days281/yr
Rain13.9 in/yr
Elevation2,238 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+34.1%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute16 min