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Whitecourt, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0
B Good
9,927 Population 871/sq mi density
$100,000 Median Income $61,050 per capita
$324,000 Home Value
$1,190 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$100,000 median income, 14.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$324,000 home value, $1,190/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Whitecourt, AB

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,000
33% above
$61,050 per capita
Home Value
$324,000
15% above
Median Rent
$1,190/mo
2% above
20.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
34.7% high school+
Unemployment
14.2%
294% above
8.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
269 sunny days/yr

How Whitecourt Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
133%
Home Value
115%
Rent
102%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
394%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whitecourt 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

Whitecourt residents earn a median household income of $100,000 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,050. The unemployment rate stands at 14.2% (294% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 308 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whitecourt is $324,000 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,190/month, with 20.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.7% of adults in Whitecourt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 34.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Whitecourt has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,927
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density871/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B+
Median Income$100,000
Per Capita$61,050
Unemployment14.2%
Poverty8.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174

Housing

A+
Home Value$324,000
Rent$1,190
Ownership68.3%
Housing Units3,880
Rent Burden20.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain25.3 in/yr
Elevation2,270 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute22 min