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Chisholm, ON

Ontario

Chisholm is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,312. Residents earn $78,000 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,312 Population 17/sq mi density
$78,000 Median Income $41,000 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$78,000 median income, 14.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$348,000 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,000
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.1%
76% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.7%
308% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.4%
24% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,312
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$78,000
Per Capita$41,000
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty15.4%
Commute32 min

Housing

A
Home Value$348,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units510
Rent Burden17.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation883 ft (269 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+27.2%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Chisholm a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chisholm receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Chisholm has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chisholm is $78,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chisholm is $348,000, 23% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.2% have completed high school.

Chisholm has a population of 1,312 with a density of 17 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

1,312
Total Population
17
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
79.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Chisholm vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.5%
1% below US avg
Spanish9.9%
26% below US avg
Other Languages12.6%

Social Characteristics

Chisholm vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chisholm is $78,000, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Chisholm vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,000
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.7%
308% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.4%
24% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.1 min
Drive Alone85.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Chisholm is $348,000, 23% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden17.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.1%
Renter-Occupied3.9%
Housing Units510

Property Tax

8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.1%
76% below US avg
High School+27.2%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density17/sq mi
Total Area79.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.1 min
Drive Alone85.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.4%

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