Olds
Small town · Alberta · Population 9,209
Housing and jobs
Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Olds, with comparisons and sources.
Affordability
Average monthly rent$1,244/month
AB: $1,332/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $915/month (estimated) · 2016: $1,232/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$340,000
AB: $400,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $353,460 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Households spending 30%+ of income on housing18.9%
AB: 21.2% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 21.6% (estimated) · 2016: 21.6% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Economy
Median household income$82,000
AB: $96,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $70,477 (estimated) · 2016: $84,967 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Population growth (5-year)0.3%
AB: 4.8% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: 11.5% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Unemployment rate9.8%
AB: 11.5% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 3.5% (estimated) · 2016: 9% · Statistics Canada, 2021