Bonnechere Valley, ON

Ontario

Bonnechere Valley is a small town in Ontario with a population of 3,898. Residents earn $68,000 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,898 Population 17/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $43,640 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $900/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,000
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.2%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.9%
147% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.4%
24% higher than US avg

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

People

Population3,898
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$43,640
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty15.4%
Commute34 min

Housing

A
Home Value$300,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,740
Rent Burden15.8%

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+1.7%

Community

Commute34 min

Is Bonnechere Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bonnechere Valley receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Bonnechere Valley has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bonnechere Valley is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bonnechere Valley is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $900 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

8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.

Bonnechere Valley has a population of 3,898 with a density of 17 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).

Population

3,898
Total Population
17
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
227.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Bonnechere Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.9%
18% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg
Other Languages4.5%

Social Characteristics

Bonnechere Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bonnechere Valley is $68,000, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Bonnechere Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,000
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,640

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.9%
147% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.4%
24% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.4 min
Drive Alone89.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bonnechere Valley is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden15.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.9%
Renter-Occupied16.1%
Housing Units1,740

Property Tax

8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.2%
76% below US avg
High School+33.3%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density17/sq mi
Total Area227.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.4 min
Drive Alone89.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.2%

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