Deep River, ON

Ontario

Deep River is a small town in Ontario with a population of 4,175. Residents earn $95,000 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
4,175 Population 215/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $60,200 per capita
$276,000 Home Value
$930 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, $930/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,000
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $276,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.4%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $930
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.9%
92% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.0%
35% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,175
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$60,200
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty8.0%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$276,000
Rent$930
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,865
Rent Burden10.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation492 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+21.2%
Graduate+13.1%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Deep River a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Deep River receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Deep River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Deep River is $95,000, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Deep River is $276,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.2% have completed high school.

Deep River has a population of 4,175 with a density of 215 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.7%), with 1.1% Black, 7.9% Asian.

Population

4,175
Total Population
2021 Census
215
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
19.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Deep River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.3%
5% above US avg
Spanish4.4%
67% below US avg
Other Languages13.3%

Social Characteristics

Deep River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Deep River is $95,000, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Deep River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,000
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$60,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.1 min
Drive Alone75.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home39.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Deep River is $276,000, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,000
2% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below US avg
Rent Burden10.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.9%
Renter-Occupied20.4%
Housing Units1,865

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Deep River vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Deep River vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area19.4 sq mi (50.3 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates46.1001°N, 77.4995°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.4%
43% below US avg
High School+21.2%
Graduate Degree+13.1%
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density215/sq mi
Total Area19.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.1 min
Drive Alone75.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home39.0%

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