Edson
Small town · Alberta · Population 8,374
Housing and jobs
Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Edson, with comparisons and sources.
Affordability
Average monthly rent$1,220/month
AB: $1,332/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $985/month · 2016: $1,246/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$332,000
AB: $400,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $351,529 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Households spending 30%+ of income on housing16.4%
AB: 21.2% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 15.5% · 2016: 15.4% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Economy
Median household income$99,000
AB: $96,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $94,296 · 2016: $105,687 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Population growth (5-year)-0.5%
AB: 4.8% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: -0.7% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Unemployment rate10.9%
AB: 11.5% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 6.6% · 2016: 10.1% · Statistics Canada, 2021