Brooke-Alvinston, ON

Ontario

Brooke-Alvinston is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,359. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,359 Population 20/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $46,480 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 10.8% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,000
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.2%
156% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.1%
19% lower than US avg

How Brooke-Alvinston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,359
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$46,480
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty10.1%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units920
Rent Burden10.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation715 ft (218 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+33.9%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Brooke-Alvinston a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brooke-Alvinston receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Brooke-Alvinston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brooke-Alvinston is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.2%, unemployment is notably high. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brooke-Alvinston is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.9% have completed high school.

Brooke-Alvinston has a population of 2,359 with a density of 20 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

2,359
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
120.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Brooke-Alvinston vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.9%
20% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
95% below US avg
Other Languages5.5%

Social Characteristics

Brooke-Alvinston vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brooke-Alvinston is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Brooke-Alvinston vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,000
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,480

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.2%
156% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.1%
19% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.2 min
Drive Alone92.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Brooke-Alvinston is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% 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$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden10.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.7%
Renter-Occupied15.8%
Housing Units920

Property Tax

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
79% below US avg
High School+33.9%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density20/sq mi
Total Area120.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.2 min
Drive Alone92.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.7%

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