Brampton, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
656,480 Population 6,395/sq mi density
$111,000 Median Income $42,360 per capita
$900,000 Home Value
$1,520 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$111,000 median income, 13.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$900,000 home value, $1,520/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Brampton, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$111,000
48% above
$42,360 per capita
Home Value
$900,000
219% above
Median Rent
$1,520/mo
31% above
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
28.7% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
269% above
6.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Brampton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
148%
Home Value
319%
Rent
131%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
369%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brampton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brampton residents earn a median household income of $111,000 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,360. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 335 business establishments, including 175 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brampton is $900,000 , 219% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,520/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

20.0% of adults in Brampton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 28.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Brampton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population656,480
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density6,395/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B+
Median Income$111,000
Per Capita$42,360
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty6.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$815

Housing

C
Home Value$900,000
Rent$1,520
Ownership78.1%
Housing Units182,470
Rent Burden31.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation728 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+28.7%
Graduate+8.4%

Community

Commute33 min

Did You Know?

10.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
28.9% work from home.
There are 175 restaurants in the area.