Blackfalds
Town · Alberta · Population 10,470
Housing and jobs
Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Blackfalds, with comparisons and sources.
Affordability
Average monthly rent$1,544/month
AB: $1,332/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $975/month (estimated) · 2016: $1,714/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$332,000
AB: $400,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $358,827 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Households spending 30%+ of income on housing19.3%
AB: 21.2% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 20.2% (estimated) · 2016: 18% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Economy
Median household income$103,000
AB: $96,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $95,904 (estimated) · 2016: $118,679 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Population growth (5-year)12.2%
AB: 4.8% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: 48.1% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Unemployment rate12.8%
AB: 11.5% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 3% (estimated) · 2016: 12.6% · Statistics Canada, 2021