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Bancroft, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
4,065 Population 46/sq mi density
$57,200 Median Income $38,040 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$860 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$57,200 median income, 11.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $860/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Bancroft, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,200
24% below
$38,040 per capita
Home Value
$348,000
23% above
Median Rent
$860/mo
26% below
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
32.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
228% above
19.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Bancroft Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bancroft's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
123%
Rent
74%
Poverty
160%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
328%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bancroft a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bancroft residents earn a median household income of $57,200 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,040. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 126 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bancroft is $348,000 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $860/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.4% of adults in Bancroft hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 32.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bancroft has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,065
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%

Economy

C
Median Income$57,200
Per Capita$38,040
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty19.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$732

Housing

B
Home Value$348,000
Rent$860
Ownership65.6%
Housing Units1,800
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation1,083 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+32.0%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute21 min

Did You Know?

16.5% work from home.