Median Income
$85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
18.4%
45% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.4%
189% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
8.4%
32% lower than US avg
How Dufferin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population565
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female47% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
B
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$51,800
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty8.4%
Commute14 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units225
Rent Burden0.0%
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+24.1%
Graduate+6.9%
Is Dufferin a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Dufferin receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Dufferin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Dufferin is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.4%, unemployment is notably high. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Dufferin is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.1% have completed high school.
Dufferin has a population of 565 with a density of 119 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%).
Population
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.7% |
The median household income in Dufferin is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $85,000 |
| 13% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $51,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.4% |
| 189% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 13.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.9% |
The median home value in Dufferin is $250,000, 11% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 97.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Housing Units | 225 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Dufferin vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |