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Dorion, ON

Ontario

Dorion is a small town in Ontario with a population of 375. Residents earn $91,000 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
375 Population 5/sq mi density
$91,000 Median Income $43,600 per capita
$240,000 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 5.7% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 283 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$91,000 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,000 home value, $1,012/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,000
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $240,000
15% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.1%
88% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.3%
186% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.8%
13% lower than US avg

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

People

Population375
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$91,000
Per Capita$43,600
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty10.8%
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$240,000
Rent$1,012
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units180
Rent Burden5.7%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation725 ft (221 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+32.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute37 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Dorion a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dorion receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Dorion offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dorion is $91,000, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.3%, unemployment is notably high. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dorion is $240,000, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Dorion has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 283 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches, including 10.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Dorion has a population of 375 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 81.6 square miles. The median age is 56.4 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.3% female and 50.7% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.7% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

375
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
56.4yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
81.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Dorion vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.7%
16% above US avg
Spanish4.0%
70% below US avg
Other Languages5.3%

Social Characteristics

Dorion vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dorion is $91,000, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 16.7% of workers work from home.

Income: Dorion vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,000
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
186% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.8%
13% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.9 min
Drive Alone86.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Dorion is $240,000, 15% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). There are 180 total housing units in the city. 5.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$240,000
15% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg
Rent Burden5.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.3%
Renter-Occupied13.9%
Housing Units180

Property Tax

In Dorion, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Dorion 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

Dorion has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average35.8°F
34% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.3 inches
23% below US avg
Snowfall10.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area81.6 sq mi (211.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates48.7854°N, 88.5612°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
4.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 88% below the national average of 33.7%. 32.9% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 86.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.1%
88% below US avg
High School+32.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area81.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.9 min
Drive Alone86.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

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