Community Profile | Town of Strathmore

Community Profile - Why Strathmore?

Businesses invest and grow in our community because of its convenient location; the lifestyle the area affords; a skilled workforce; and competitive business operating costs.

We have a strong, diversified business community and our industrial area is home to multi-national manufacturing operations and successful small business operations.
Strathmore is a regional hub for commercial and service activity.
The Town offers a variety of shopping and dining experiences from both independently owned small businesses and nationally-recognized retailers and restaurants.
Over the past few years, Strathmore has experienced steady growth due to our strong mix of location, community amenities, attractive and unique housing, and a regional hospital.

Read Strathmore's Story - Welcome to Our Community

Our Story is an essay about what our past, present and our community mean to us, and why we believe we are fortunate to live here.You'll find it on this page:

Strathmore's Story - Welcome to Our Community!

Strathmore at a Glance

**Strathmore at a Glance**
	Steady population growth. Strathmore's 5-year population growth rate of 10.42% is among the highest in Alberta. (2023)
	Housing is relatively affordable. Overall, 79% of households in Strathmore are spending less than 30% of their income on housing. (2021)
	High Medium Income. Strathmore has a median family income of $106,000 compared to the Alberta median of $96,000. (2023)
	Residents are likely to own a home. 78% of Strathmore residents own their own home, among the highest percentages in Alberta. (2021)
	The majority of residents live in a detached house. About 60% of residents live in a single detached home. (2021)
	There is a variety of housing types in the town. While 60% of dwellings are single detached, approximately 13% are semi-detached or duplexes and 23% are multi-residential buildings. (2023)
	Residents are likely to work within a 45 minute commute of home. About 72% of Town residents work within a 45 minute commute of their home. Of these residents, 43% work within 15 minutes of their home, and 29% work between 15 and 45 minutes from home. (2021)
	Strathmore is a regional hub. The Town’s population is approximately 15,853 but it serves about 40,000 people from the surrounding area. (2021)

Citizen Satisfaction

Strathmore resident's enjoy a high quality of life. Every two years, the Town of Strathmore conducts a citizen satisfaction survey which provides a detailed assessment of resident attitudes, needs, priorities, satisfaction levels with Town services, and overall quality of life. We're proud that Strathmore consistently receives some of the highest satisfaction results in Canada.

In 2024

79% of residents reported having a good or very good quality of life.
Top three words used to describe Strathmore
- Friendly
- Comfortable
- Home
Top three things people like most about living in Strathmore
- Small town feel
- Amenities and services
- People and atmosphere

The survey is statistically representative of the community, enabling data comparisons across years and serving as a valuable tool to guide the Town’s strategic planning and key decision-making.

Read 2024's Citizen Satisfaction Survey, here.

Housing

Strathmore offers significant open space ripe for future development. With room to grow and a large stock of inventory for land and real estate development, Strathmore is home to a greater number of affordable housing and commercial options compared to larger municipalities.

Read more housing statistics on the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) website.

Experienced Workforce

Businesses can tap into a steadily increasing, highly skilled and educated workforce. Strathmore has a supportive population of almost 15,000 people and an immediate trading area of over 35,000. A mere 35-min commute from/to Calgary provides access to an additional market of over one million people in close proximity.