About the Community.
ABOUT BEAUMONT
Beaumont is located 2 minutes south of Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta. The City offers physical characteristics not found elsewhere, such as the European/French architecture and the landmark church situated at the top of a beautiful hill.
Beaumont’s population has seen consistent growth, marking the City as the fifth fastest growing municipality in Canada, with a current population of 18,829 people.
In 2017, Beaumont annexed 21 quarter sections of land that provided new opportunities for light industrial, business park, and other non-residential development. Of these lands, Le Rêve consists of 4 quarter sections and is planned to accommodate almost 75 acres of commercial land along 50 Street. This is supplemented by residential development planned for the remainder of the plan area, consisting of a population of about 12,000 people residing minutes away.
BUSINESS CLIMATE
Beaumont recently expanded its boundaries to incorporate new opportunities for light industrial, business park, and other nonresidential development. With over 150,000 ft2 of new retail office space currently under construction, Beaumont has identified the following areas as key markets for business growth: retail and commercial, small business and entrepreneurship, service and supply in support of Alberta’s hydrocarbon industry, office development, eco and technology development, business and professional services, transportation and logistics, and hospitality.
Legend.
Established Residential
Commercial
Business Park
Institutional & Public Facilities
Community Commerical
Centre-ville
Light Industrial
Future Residental
Private Recreation
Parks & Open Space
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LE RÊVE
Le Rêve covers approximately four quarter sections. Of these lands, over 75 acres are planned for commercial development with over 40 acres to be serviced within the first phases of development. This development features high visibility from 50 Street, receiving over 25,000 trips per day, from commuters to and from Beaumont.
The area offers easy access from three major transportation routes:
Queen Elizabeth (QEII) Highway (Highway 2)
Highway 625
Anthony Henday Drive
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Beaumont is the fifth fastest growing municipality in Canada, seeing an annual increase of 5-6% since 2000. Its current population is over 18,829, and continues to see strong growth. The City has a young population, with an average age of 33, supplemented with high incomes, averaging at $134,443.
26% of the population on is under 15 years of age
More than half of Beaumont’s households have an annual income greater than $125,000
Beaumont’s median income has grown 20% since 2011, providing residents with stronger buying power
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33
Beaumont Median Age
36
Edmonton Median Age
37
Alberta Median Age
3.2
Beaumont Average Census Family Size
Demographics.
Median Household Income in Beaumont
$134,443
9749
2007 Population
18,829
2018 Population
+860 New People Per Year
Beaumont Education, Labour, and Employment.
68% of residents have some form of post-secondary education
Beaumont residents’ top fields of study are:
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies
9975
2016 Labour Force
Construction
Business, Management, and Public Administration
9260
Employed
Beaumont residents are most commonly employed in:
Health Care & Social Services
715
Unemployed
Retail Trade
Health and Well-Being
7.2
Unemployment Rate
Mining, Oil & Gas
Edmonton Metropolitan Area
Beaumont is a member of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, and is designated as a Priority Growth Area. The Edmonton Metropolitan Region houses a population of 1.36 million and is the second fastest growing region in Canada. Despite the current oil and gas downturn, the Edmonton Region is anticipated to continue to grow with a population projected up to 2.2 million in the next 30 years.