Addington Highlands, ON

Ontario

Addington Highlands is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,534. Residents earn $57,600 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,534 Population 5/sq mi density
$57,600 Median Income $35,600 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$57,600 median income, 15.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,600
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.7%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.3%
325% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.9%
44% higher than US avg

How Addington Highlands Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,534
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$57,600
Per Capita$35,600
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty17.9%
Commute32 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,125
Rent Burden19.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+34.4%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Addington Highlands a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Addington Highlands receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Addington Highlands has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Addington Highlands is $57,600, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Addington Highlands is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.4% have completed high school.

Addington Highlands has a population of 2,534 with a density of 5 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

2,534
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
499.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Addington Highlands vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.3%
21% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages3.6%

Social Characteristics

Addington Highlands vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Addington Highlands is $57,600, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Addington Highlands vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,600
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.3%
325% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.9%
44% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.0 min
Drive Alone81.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Addington Highlands is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden19.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.6%
Renter-Occupied20.0%
Housing Units1,125

Property Tax

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.7%
83% below US avg
High School+34.4%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area499.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.0 min
Drive Alone81.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.6%

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