Brock, ON

Ontario

Brock is a small city in Ontario with a population of 12,567. Residents earn $92,000 per year, which is 22% above the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,567 Population 77/sq mi density
$92,000 Median Income $51,080 per capita
$600,000 Home Value
$1,020 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$92,000 median income, 8.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $1,020/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $92,000
22% higher than US avg
Home Value $600,000
113% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.6%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,020
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.6%
139% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.7%
30% lower than US avg

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

People

Population12,567
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B+
Median Income$92,000
Per Capita$51,080
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty8.7%
Commute39 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$600,000
Rent$1,020
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,790
Rent Burden20.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation843 ft (257 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+33.6%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute39 min

Is Brock a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brock receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Brock has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brock is $92,000, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.6%, unemployment is notably high. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brock is $600,000, making it a premium housing market at 113% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,020 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.6% have completed high school.

Brock has a population of 12,567 with a density of 77 people per square mile. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.4%), with 2.3% Asian.

Population

12,567
Total Population
77
People / sq mi
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
163.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Brock vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.2%
19% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
95% below US avg
Other Languages6.1%

Social Characteristics

Brock vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brock is $92,000, which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Brock vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$92,000
22% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,080

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.7%
30% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.1 min
Drive Alone87.9%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home23.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Brock is $600,000, 113% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,020 (12% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$600,000
113% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,020
12% below US avg
Rent Burden20.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.6%
Renter-Occupied18.3%
Housing Units4,790

Property Tax

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.6%
69% below US avg
High School+33.6%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density77/sq mi
Total Area163.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.1 min
Drive Alone87.9%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home23.3%

Nearby Cities

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