Callander, ON

Ontario

Callander is a small town in Ontario with a population of 3,964. Residents earn $101,000 per year, which is 34% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,964 Population 100/sq mi density
$101,000 Median Income $57,700 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$920 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$101,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $920/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $101,000
34% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $920
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.8%
117% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,964
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$101,000
Per Capita$57,700
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty6.3%
Commute22 min

Housing

A
Home Value$400,000
Rent$920
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,635
Rent Burden13.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation633 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+26.8%
Graduate+3.6%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Callander a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Callander receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Callander offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Callander is $101,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Callander among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Callander is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.8% have completed high school.

Callander has a population of 3,964 with a density of 100 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%), with 1% Asian.

Population

3,964
Total Population
2021 Census
100
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
39.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Callander vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.4%
10% above US avg
Spanish9.5%
29% below US avg
Other Languages4.2%

Social Characteristics

Callander vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Callander is $101,000, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Callander vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$101,000
34% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.8%
117% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.8 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Callander is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $920 (21% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$920
21% below US avg
Rent Burden13.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.1%
Renter-Occupied11.9%
Housing Units1,635

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Callander vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Callander vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Area39.8 sq mi (103.0 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates46.2168°N, 79.3663°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+26.8%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density100/sq mi
Total Area39.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.8 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.6%

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