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Academy Heights, ON

Ontario · Thunder Bay Metro

Academy Heights is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,921. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,921 Population 17/sq mi density
$82,573 Median Income $47,716 per capita
$461,770 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 285 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,573 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$461,770 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,573
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $461,770
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.5%
9% higher than US avg

How Academy Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,921
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,573
Per Capita$47,716
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty13.5%
Commute27 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$461,770
Rent$1,012
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units1,168
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation630 ft (192 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Academy Heights a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Academy Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Academy Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Academy Heights is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Academy Heights is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Academy Heights has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 285 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches, including 7.8 inches of snow.

Academy Heights has a population of 2,921 with a density of 17 people per square mile, spread across 175.7 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (94.3%), with 3.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 82% of residents, while 6.1% speak Spanish.

Population

2,921
Total Population
17
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
175.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Academy Heights vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 82.0%
4% above US avg
Spanish 6.1%
54% below US avg
Other Languages 11.9%

Social Characteristics

Academy Heights vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Academy Heights is $82,573, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,716 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $918, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 91 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 23.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Academy Heights vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,573
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,716
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above US avg
Establishments (County)91

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Academy Heights is $461,770, 64% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,168 total housing units in the city. 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$461,770
64% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg
Rent Burden27.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units1,168

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Academy Heights receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Academy Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Academy Heights has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area175.7 sq mi (455.1 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates48.4221°N, 89.2445°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 19, 2018.

Mar 19, 2018 75 km ESE of Atikokan, Canada M2.7 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TUESDAY (533 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 TUESDAY 533 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 1.6 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
May 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 1.6 in

Academy Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 6°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.0").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 83.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density17/sq mi
Total Area175.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Radio Stations near Academy Heights

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Thunder Bay, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJUK-FM "99.9 The Bay" Thunder Bay, ON 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
CILU 102.7 "LU Radio" Lakehead University - Thunder Bay, ON campus radio, student radio MP3 96 kbps
CKTG-FM 105.3 "Country 105" Thunder Bay, ON country AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Academy Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alexander Henry Museum Ship
Oliver Paipoonge Heritage Park
Thunder Bay Museum

Libraries in Academy Heights

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Caution!! Blind Bend0.0
Mary J.L. Black0.0
Thunder Bay Public Library0.0
Thunder Bay Public Library: Brodie Resource Library0.0
Waverley Resource Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Academy Heights

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Goods & Co.

Hotels in Academy Heights

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Travelodge Thunder Bay ON

Cafes in Academy Heights

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carte Blanche
Tim Hortons

Theatres in Academy Heights

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium

Gas Stations in Academy Heights

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Banks in Academy Heights

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBC Bank

Breweries in Academy Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
One Time Brew Co

Stadiums & Teams in Academy Heights

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Academy Heights

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kamview Nordic Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lappe Nordic Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Academy Heights

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thunder Bay International AirportYQTMedium Airport
Eldorado Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kakabeka Falls Airport-Small Airport
Martin's Landing-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Academy Heights

What is the population of Academy Heights?

Academy Heights has a population of 2,921 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 175.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Academy Heights expensive to live in?

The median household income is $82,573, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $461,770 (64% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Academy Heights safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Academy Heights receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Academy Heights?

Academy Heights has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Academy Heights?

The unemployment rate in Academy Heights is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 91 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 23.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Academy Heights?

The median home value in Academy Heights is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Academy Heights?

32.9% of adults in Academy Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Academy Heights?

The average commute in Academy Heights is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Academy Heights?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Academy Heights is 94.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian. 82% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.1% speak Spanish.

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