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Housing and jobs

Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Athabasca County, with comparisons and sources.

Affordability

36 · Below average
Average monthly rent$880/month

AB: $1,332/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $501/month (estimated) · 2016: $1,079/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$376,000

AB: $400,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $384,634 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing15.3%

AB: 21.2% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 13.3% (estimated) · 2016: 14.6% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Economy

27 · Below average
Median household income$89,000

AB: $96,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $71,246 (estimated) · 2016: $95,806 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)-11.6%

AB: 4.8% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: 2.7% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate8%

AB: 11.5% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 2.7% (estimated) · 2016: 9.6% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Sources

Adapted from Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021 (Census Profile). This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada.