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Dawson, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

3.2 /5.0
B Good
399 Population 3/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $46,000 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 295 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Dawson, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,000
0% below
$46,000 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Median Rent
$1,012/mo
13% below
0.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
63% below
35.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
13.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
295 sunny days/yr

How Dawson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dawson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
89%
Rent
87%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dawson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dawson residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,000. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dawson is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,012/month, with 0.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

12.3% of adults in Dawson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 35.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Dawson has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population399
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female53% / 49%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$46,000
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty13.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$885

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,012
Ownership92.3%
Housing Units195
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days295/yr
Rain22.7 in/yr
Elevation1,122 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+35.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute29 min