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Chatsworth, ON

Ontario

Chatsworth is a small city in Ontario with a population of 7,080. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,080 Population 31/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $45,760 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 8.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $750/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.4%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.2%
128% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.2%
31% higher than US avg

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

People

Population7,080
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$45,760
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty16.2%
Commute30 min

Housing

B
Home Value$500,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,700
Rent Burden15.8%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation965 ft (294 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+28.9%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute30 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Chatsworth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chatsworth receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Chatsworth has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chatsworth is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chatsworth is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Chatsworth has a population of 7,080 with a density of 31 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%), with 1.1% Asian.

Population

7,080
Total Population
31
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
229.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Chatsworth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.4%
11% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
95% below US avg
Other Languages12%

Social Characteristics

Chatsworth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chatsworth is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Chatsworth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,760

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.2%
31% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Chatsworth is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% 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$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden15.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.6%
Renter-Occupied9.4%
Housing Units2,700

Property Tax

In Chatsworth, 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: Chatsworth 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

9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.4%
72% below US avg
High School+28.9%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density31/sq mi
Total Area229.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.8%

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