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%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,388 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+28.4%
Graduate+0.9%
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
34.4yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.4% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.2% |
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
| Median HH Income | $107,000 |
| 42% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $59,700 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.4% |
| 217% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |
The median home value in Wembley is $256,000, 9% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,250 (7% above US avg).
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 Burden | 20.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 84.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.4% |
| Housing Units | 550 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Wembley vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Wembley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,388 ft (728 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 782/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.1500°N, 119.1360°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |