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Algonquin Highlands, ON

Ontario

Algonquin Highlands is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,588. Residents earn $77,000 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,588 Population 7/sq mi density
$77,000 Median Income $51,400 per capita
$600,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$77,000 median income, 11.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,000
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $600,000
113% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.1%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.2%
211% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.9%
12% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,588
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$51,400
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty10.9%
Commute28 min

Housing

C
Home Value$600,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,270
Rent Burden15.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+30.0%
Graduate+5.7%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Algonquin Highlands a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Algonquin Highlands is $77,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.2%, unemployment is notably high. 10.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Algonquin Highlands is $600,000, making it a premium housing market at 113% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.0% have completed high school.

Algonquin Highlands has a population of 2,588 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The median age is 60.4 years, 55% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%).

Population

2,588
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
60.4yrs
Median Age
55% above US avg
386.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Algonquin Highlands vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.2%
19% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg
Other Languages5.8%

Social Characteristics

Algonquin Highlands vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Algonquin Highlands is $77,000, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Algonquin Highlands vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,000
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.2%
211% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.9%
12% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.8 min
Drive Alone87.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Algonquin Highlands is $600,000, 113% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$600,000
113% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden15.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.3%
Renter-Occupied8.3%
Housing Units1,270

Property Tax

14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.1%
58% below US avg
High School+30.0%
Graduate Degree+5.7%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area386.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.8 min
Drive Alone87.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.8%

Nearby Cities

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