Wembley, AB

Alberta

Wembley is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,432. Residents earn $107,000 per year, which is 42% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,432 Population 782/sq mi density
$107,000 Median Income $59,700 per capita
$256,000 Home Value
$1,250 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$107,000 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$256,000 home value, $1,250/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $107,000
42% higher than US avg
Home Value $256,000
9% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.9%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,250
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.4%
217% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How Wembley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,432
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density782/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$107,000
Per Capita$59,700
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty3.6%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$256,000
Rent$1,250
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units550
Rent Burden20.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,388 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+28.4%
Graduate+0.9%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Wembley a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wembley is $107,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Wembley among higher-income communities. At 11.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wembley is $256,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.4% have completed high school.

Wembley has a population of 1,432 with a density of 782 people per square mile. The median age is 34.4 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%), with 2.1% Asian.

Population

1,432
Total Population
2021 Census
782
People / sq mi
34.4yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Wembley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.4%
20% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg
Other Languages4.2%

Social Characteristics

Wembley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wembley is $107,000, which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Wembley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$107,000
42% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Drive Alone94.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Wembley is $256,000, 9% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,250 (7% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$256,000
9% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,250
7% above US avg
Rent Burden20.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.6%
Renter-Occupied16.4%
Housing Units550

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation2,388 ft (728 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density782/sq mi
Coordinates55.1500°N, 119.1360°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.9%
80% below US avg
High School+28.4%
Graduate Degree+0.9%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density782/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Drive Alone94.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.7%

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