Economic Facts to Consider Before Moving to Alberta

The government of Alberta Canada recently released a new document detailing the state of Alberta’s economy.  Across the board, Alberta’s economical statistics are improving.  Alberta’s stats are also much better than that of Canada as a whole.  The burgeoning economy of Alberta can be seen in the information below.

 

The unemployment rate in Alberta is steadily decreasing, while remaining 2% below the national average.  Alberta Canada added 7,500 jobs to its area over the past 30 days.

 

The population in Alberta continues to rise at a pace higher than the national average.  More people are moving into the prosperous city because it boasts more jobs and better economic conditions. Canadians are looking to Alberta as a safe and cost-efficient place to live.  This makes Alberta the 4th largest Canadian province after Quebec.

 

The steady cost of new homes is another reason people are moving to Alberta.  While homes in Canada are on average 2.3% higher on the new home price index than they were a year ago, Alberta homes have not increased in price at all.

 

 Even Wikipedia reports Alberta as having one of the strongest economies in Canada!