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Bonfield, ON

Ontario

Bonfield is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,146. Residents earn $77,000 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,146 Population 27/sq mi density
$77,000 Median Income $44,800 per capita
$340,000 Home Value
$775 Median Rent 13.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$77,000 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$340,000 home value, $775/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,000
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $340,000
21% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.6%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $775
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.9%
119% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.5%
7% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,146
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$44,800
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty11.5%
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$340,000
Rent$775
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units890
Rent Burden13.7%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation784 ft (239 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+29.9%
Graduate+0.8%

Community

Commute31 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Bonfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bonfield receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Bonfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bonfield is $77,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.5% 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 Bonfield is $340,000, 21% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Bonfield has a population of 2,146 with a density of 27 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%).

Population

2,146
Total Population
27
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
79.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Bonfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only75.8%
3% below US avg
Spanish19.6%
46% above US avg
Other Languages4.7%

Social Characteristics

Bonfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bonfield is $77,000, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Bonfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,000
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.5%
7% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.7 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bonfield is $340,000, 21% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $775 (33% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$340,000
21% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$775
33% below US avg
Rent Burden13.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.8%
Renter-Occupied10.7%
Housing Units890

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

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

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.6%
77% below US avg
High School+29.9%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density27/sq mi
Total Area79.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.7 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.2%

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