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Black River-Matheson, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,572 Population 6/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $49,440 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$820 Median Rent 11.7% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 277 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $820/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Black River-Matheson, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,000
0% below
$49,440 per capita
Home Value
$174,000
38% below
Median Rent
$820/mo
29% below
11.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
89% below
23.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
18.3% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
34°F
277 sunny days/yr

How Black River-Matheson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
62%
Rent
71%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Black River-Matheson a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Black River-Matheson residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,440. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 80 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Black River-Matheson is $174,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $820/month, with 11.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

3.8% of adults in Black River-Matheson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 23.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Black River-Matheson has an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,572
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

C+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$49,440
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty18.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$951

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$820
Ownership82.3%
Housing Units1,075
Rent Burden11.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F
Sunny Days277/yr
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation856 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+23.7%
Graduate+0.7%

Community

Commute36 min

Did You Know?

26.0% work from home.