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Carling, ON

Ontario

Carling is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,491. Residents earn $84,000 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,491 Population 16/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $61,450 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 11.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 7.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.0%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.2%
100% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.8%
21% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,491
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$61,450
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty9.8%
Commute29 min

Housing

B
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,012
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units700
Rent Burden11.5%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation643 ft (196 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+29.8%
Graduate+6.1%

Community

Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Carling a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Carling receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Carling offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Carling is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Carling is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Carling has a population of 1,491 with a density of 16 people per square mile. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).

Population

1,491
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
94.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Carling vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.6%
13% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg
Other Languages10.4%

Social Characteristics

Carling vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Carling is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Carling vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$61,450

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.8%
21% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.6 min
Drive Alone94.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Carling is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg
Rent Burden11.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.6%
Renter-Occupied6.4%
Housing Units700

Property Tax

In Carling, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.0%
52% below US avg
High School+29.8%
Graduate Degree+6.1%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density16/sq mi
Total Area94.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.6 min
Drive Alone94.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

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