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Bayham, ON

Ontario

Bayham is a small city in Ontario with a population of 7,096. Residents earn $83,000 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,096 Population 75/sq mi density
$83,000 Median Income $39,480 per capita
$472,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$83,000 median income, 10.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$472,000 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,000
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $472,000
67% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.9%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.6%
194% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.5%
15% lower than US avg

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

People

Population7,096
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$39,480
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty10.5%
Commute31 min

Housing

B
Home Value$472,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,265
Rent Burden18.1%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation728 ft (222 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+28.0%
Graduate+1.2%

Community

Commute31 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Bayham a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bayham receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Bayham has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bayham is $83,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bayham is $472,000, making it a premium housing market at 67% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.0% have completed high school.

Bayham has a population of 7,096 with a density of 75 people per square mile. The median age is 34.4 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%).

Population

7,096
Total Population
75
People / sq mi
34.4yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
94.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Bayham vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only67.2%
14% below US avg
Spanish0.6%
95% below US avg
Other Languages32.1%

Social Characteristics

Bayham vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bayham is $83,000, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Bayham vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,000
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,480

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.5%
15% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.2 min
Drive Alone85.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Bayham is $472,000, 67% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$472,000
67% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden18.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.3%
Renter-Occupied11.5%
Housing Units2,265

Property Tax

In Bayham, 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: Bayham vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

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

Behaviors & Mental Health

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

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.9%
85% below US avg
High School+28.0%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density75/sq mi
Total Area94.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.2 min
Drive Alone85.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.9%

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