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Ear Falls, ON

Ontario

Ear Falls is a small town in Ontario with a population of 924. Residents earn $93,000 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
924 Population 7/sq mi density
$93,000 Median Income $57,400 per capita
$160,000 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 15.1% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 287 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$93,000 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $93,000
24% higher than US avg
Home Value $160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.2%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,100
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.9%
203% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.0%
27% lower than US avg

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

People

Population924
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$93,000
Per Capita$57,400
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty9.0%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$1,100
Ownership76.6%
Housing Units470
Rent Burden15.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain26.8 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+29.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Ear Falls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ear Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Ear Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ear Falls is $93,000, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.9%, unemployment is notably high. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ear Falls is $160,000, 43% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ear Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F. Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 287 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches, including 8.0 inches of snow.

Ear Falls has a population of 924 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 130.0 square miles. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.3% female and 53.3% male. The city is predominantly White (98.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.5% of residents.

Population

924
Total Population
2021 Census
7
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
130.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Ear Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.5%
19% above US avg
Spanish 3.8%
72% below US avg
Other Languages 2.7%

Social Characteristics

Ear Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ear Falls is $93,000, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,400 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,104, 23% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 29 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 4.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ear Falls vs U.S.

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Income

Median HH Income$93,000
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,400
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Drive Alone77.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Ear Falls is $160,000, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below the national average of $1,163). 76.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 470 total housing units in the city. 15.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,000
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,100
5% below US avg
Rent Burden15.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.6%
Owner-Occupied76.6%
Renter-Occupied23.4%
Housing Units470

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Ear Falls receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Ear Falls vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Ear Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 287 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,237 feet.

Temperature

-1°F Jan (-19°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average34.2°F
37% below US avg
January Average-1°F (-19°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Area130.0 sq mi (336.7 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates50.6396°N, 93.2353°W
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -1°F (-19°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 5°F (-15°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in Wettest
September 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
October 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 1.6 in
December 5°F (-15°C) 1.3 in

Ear Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -1°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.0").

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6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 82% below the national average of 33.7%. 29.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 77.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.2%
82% below US avg
High School+29.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area130.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Drive Alone77.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.3%

Schools in Ear Falls

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ear Falls Public School
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Clinics in Ear Falls

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #358576541

Gas Stations in Ear Falls

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coulson's Corner
Kahooters Pit Stop

Banks in Ear Falls

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Copperfin Credit Union

Golf Courses in Ear Falls

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ear Falls Gold Course

Airports Near Ear Falls

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Red Lake AirportYRLMedium Airport
Ear Falls AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ear Falls

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ear Falls

What is the population of Ear Falls?

Ear Falls has a population of 924 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 130.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.3% female and 53.3% male.

Is Ear Falls expensive to live in?

The median household income is $93,000, 24% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $160,000 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Ear Falls safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Ear Falls receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Ear Falls?

Ear Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average -1°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.8 inches, with 8.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ear Falls?

The job market in Ear Falls faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,104. There are 29 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 4.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ear Falls?

The median home value in Ear Falls is $160,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,100. The homeownership rate is 76.6%.

How are the schools in Ear Falls?

6.2% of adults in Ear Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Ear Falls?

The average commute in Ear Falls is 28 minutes. 77.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ear Falls?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ear Falls is 98.1% White. 93.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.8% speak Spanish.

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