Amaranth, ON

Ontario

Amaranth is a small town in Ontario with a population of 4,327. Residents earn $127,000 per year, which is 69% above the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,327 Population 42/sq mi density
$127,000 Median Income $53,400 per capita
$950,000 Home Value
$1,700 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$127,000 median income, 9.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$950,000 home value, $1,700/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $127,000
69% higher than US avg
Home Value $950,000
237% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,700
46% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.0%
150% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.8%
53% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,327
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density42/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 88%

Economy

B+
Median Income$127,000
Per Capita$53,400
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty5.8%
Commute39 min

Housing

C
Home Value$950,000
Rent$1,700
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,375
Rent Burden21.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation896 ft (273 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+30.6%
Graduate+4.4%

Community

Commute39 min

Is Amaranth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Amaranth receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Amaranth has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Amaranth is $127,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 69% above $75,149. This places Amaranth among higher-income communities. At 9.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Amaranth is $950,000, making it a premium housing market at 237% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,700 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.6% have completed high school.

Amaranth has a population of 4,327 with a density of 42 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.9%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, 7.3% Asian.

Population

4,327
Total Population
42
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
102.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Amaranth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.3%
9% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages13.9%

Social Characteristics

Amaranth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Amaranth is $127,000, which is 69% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Amaranth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$127,000
69% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.8%
53% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.0 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Amaranth is $950,000, 237% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,700 (46% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$950,000
237% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,700
46% above US avg
Rent Burden21.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.7%
Renter-Occupied11.3%
Housing Units1,375

Property Tax

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+30.6%
Graduate Degree+4.4%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density42/sq mi
Total Area102.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.0 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.7%

Nearby Cities

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