Median Income
$119,000
58% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
20.7%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,600
38% higher than US avg
Unemployment
13.4%
272% higher than US avg
How Ajax Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population126,666
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density4,923/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 35%
Economy
B+
Median Income$119,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment13.4%
PovertyN/A
Commute35 min
Housing
A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,600
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units39,485
Rent Burden24.7%
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
AQIN/A
Rain39.2 in/yr
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+28.5%
Graduate+7.1%
Is Ajax a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ajax receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Ajax offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Ajax is $119,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Ajax among higher-income communities. At 13.4%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $1,600 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163.
Education
20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.5% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Ajax experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches, including 46.9 inches of snow.
Ajax has a population of 126,666 with a density of 4,923 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (35.4%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 16.8% Black, 35.5% Asian.
Population
126,666
Total Population
2021 Census
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 64.8% |
| 17% below US avg |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 34% |
The median household income in Ajax is $119,000, which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.4% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $119,000 |
| 58% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.4% |
| 272% above US avg |
| |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 35.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.0% |
| Public Transit | 8.0% |
| Work from Home | 49.0% |
Monthly rent averages $1,600 (38% above US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,600 |
| 38% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 24.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 83.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.5% |
| Housing Units | 39,485 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Ajax vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Ajax vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Ajax has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.2 inches.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 39.2 inches |
| 3% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 46.9 inches/yr |
Geography
| Area | 25.7 sq mi (66.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,923/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8501°N, 79.0329°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |