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Central Frontenac, ON

Ontario

Central Frontenac is a small town in Ontario with a population of 4,892. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,892 Population 13/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $43,200 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$760 Median Rent 15.2% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 12.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $760/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.1%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $760
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.3%
242% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.2%
23% higher than US avg

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

People

Population4,892
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$43,200
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty15.2%
Commute40 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$760
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,180
Rent Burden15.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation807 ft (246 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+30.3%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

Commute40 min

Is Central Frontenac a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Central Frontenac is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Central Frontenac is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.3% have completed high school.

Central Frontenac has a population of 4,892 with a density of 13 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%), with 1.2% Asian.

Population

4,892
Total Population
13
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
382.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Central Frontenac vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.1%
21% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg
Other Languages3.4%

Social Characteristics

Central Frontenac vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Central Frontenac is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Central Frontenac vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.2%
23% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.0 min
Drive Alone89.2%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home26.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Central Frontenac is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $760 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$760
35% below US avg
Rent Burden15.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.4%
Renter-Occupied12.4%
Housing Units2,180

Property Tax

11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.1%
67% below US avg
High School+30.3%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density13/sq mi
Total Area382.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.0 min
Drive Alone89.2%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home26.8%

Nearby Cities

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