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Alberton, ON

Ontario

Alberton is a small town in Ontario with a population of 954. Residents earn $111,000 per year, which is 48% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
954 Population 21/sq mi density
$111,000 Median Income $58,800 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$548 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$111,000 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $548/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $111,000
48% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.2%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $548
53% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.6%
56% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population954
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$111,000
Per Capita$58,800
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty7.0%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$548
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units355
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain36.9 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation725 ft (221 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+34.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute24 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Alberton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alberton receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Alberton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alberton is $111,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 48% above $75,149. This places Alberton among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alberton is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Alberton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 269 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches, including 10.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Alberton has a population of 954 with a density of 21 people per square mile. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.5%).

Population

954
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
45.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Alberton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.8%
21% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg
Other Languages4.2%

Social Characteristics

Alberton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alberton is $111,000, which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Alberton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$111,000
48% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.4 min
Drive Alone90.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Alberton is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $548 (53% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$548
53% below US avg
Rent Burden9.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.1%
Renter-Occupied9.9%
Housing Units355

Property Tax

In Alberton, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Alberton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Alberton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.9 inches. The area enjoys 269 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.9 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall10.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area45.0 sq mi (116.6 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates43.1864°N, 80.0715°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.2%
64% below US avg
High School+34.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density21/sq mi
Total Area45.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.4 min
Drive Alone90.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

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