Alberta
Province or territory · Population 4,262,635
Housing and jobs
Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Alberta, with comparisons and sources.
Affordability
Average monthly rent$1,332/month
Canada: $1,209/month · Province-wide · 2006: $1,044/month · 2016: $1,410/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$400,000
Canada: $472,000 · Province-wide · 2016: $441,236 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Households spending 30%+ of income on housing21.2%
Canada: 20.9% · Province-wide · 2006: 22.1% · 2016: 20.9% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Economy
Median household income$96,000
Canada: $84,000 · Province-wide · 2006: $81,929 · 2016: $101,543 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Population growth (5-year)4.8%
Canada: 5.2% · Province-wide · 2016: 11.6% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Unemployment rate11.5%
Canada: 10.3% · Province-wide · 2006: 4.3% · 2016: 9% · Statistics Canada, 2021