Mayerthorpe, Alberta
As of November 14, 2026, the median asking price in Mayerthorpe is $189,000, across 5 active public listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 138 days.
Asking prices work out to about $173 per square foot, based on the 5 listings that report floor area.
Mayerthorpe had a population of 1,259, a median household income of $65,000, 81% of households owning their home at the 2021 Census of Population.
Rural hub living with essentials close by
Mayerthorpe is for people choosing a quieter, service-centred rural routine.
This is a low-density, rural place where daily life is shaped by practical services, local work tied to the region, and a steady, familiar pace. The appeal is having key basics—schools, groceries, healthcare, and a few casual dining options—nearby without stepping into a big-centre lifestyle. It is not a dense, transit-first environment, and it is not built around a highly walkable, car-free routine.
Elmer Elson Elementary School and Mayerthorpe High School are nearby, keeping school-day logistics anchored close to home.
Recreation is tangible and local, with options like Mayerthorpe Aquatic Centre, The Gym 2.0, and Lessard Lake Campgrounds.
Places like Mayerthorpe Public Library and Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre signal a community built around local programs and gatherings.
Housing in the area is characterized by low-density detached homes, aligned with a quieter rural lifestyle and practical ownership. The overall feel is residential rather than built around multi-unit density.
A typical home here is a detached house in a low-density residential setting.
A weekend in Mayerthorpe can be built around local facilities and simple routines—time at Mayerthorpe Aquatic Centre, a session at The Gym 2.0, and casual meals at places like Lariat Restaurant or Burger Baron Mayerthorpe, Alberta. For a change of scenery, Lessard Lake Campgrounds is among the nearby outdoor options.
Look past the asking price at how the home fits a car-oriented routine and whether the nearby essentials you’ll actually use are convenient for your weekly patterns. In a low-density market, condition and day-to-day practicality tend to matter more than small differences on paper.
Map your regular stops to what’s nearby—grocery options like Pembina West Co-op, pharmacies like Rexall, and healthcare like Mayerthorpe Hospital—so the location matches how you live.
Walkability score of 55 and Bikeability score of 17 point to some walkability, but not an all-errands-on-foot lifestyle. Check whether the routes you’d actually use feel practical for your routine.
If recreation access is part of the value proposition for you, confirm how often you’ll use options like Mayerthorpe Aquatic Centre or The Gym 2.0 and how they fit your schedule.
Detached, low-density housing puts a premium on straightforward ownership: verify the state of major components and the maintenance burden you’re comfortable carrying.
Selling in Mayerthorpe comes down to two comparisons buyers make: your home against what else is for sale, and this location against the alternatives.
Buyers weigh your home against the homes listed in Mayerthorpe right now. The current listings and asking prices are in the Market section of this page.
Put the places a buyer will use in the listing: The Gym 2.0, Mayerthorpe Aquatic Centre and Lessard Lake Campgrounds.
Mayerthorpe has a Walkability score of 55: some errands can be accomplished on foot. State it plainly, so the buyers it suits find your home.
Photography, condition and first impressions decide which listings buyers book to see. Have the home ready before it goes live.
Mayerthorpe offers a grounded rural-hub lifestyle: essential services close by, a modest set of local institutions, and low-density housing built around practicality. It’s a fit for buyers who value usefulness, a quieter pace, and nearby basics more than an urban-style streetscape. It’s not for people who prioritize a dense environment where most daily needs are met on foot or by transit.
This description is compiled from the figures above and from published sources. It is not a statistic.
Walkability 55 · Transit access 0 · Bikeability 17
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