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East Ferris, ON

Ontario

East Ferris is a small town in Ontario with a population of 4,946. Residents earn $109,000 per year, which is 45% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,946 Population 84/sq mi density
$109,000 Median Income $55,950 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,070 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$109,000 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $109,000
45% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.1%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,070
8% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.1%
153% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.5%
56% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,946
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density84/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$109,000
Per Capita$55,950
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty5.5%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,070
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,890
Rent Burden13.5%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation745 ft (227 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+27.4%
Graduate+3.9%

Community

Commute25 min
Broadband94.0%

Is East Ferris a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Ferris receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. East Ferris offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Ferris is $109,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places East Ferris among higher-income communities. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Ferris is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

East Ferris has a population of 4,946 with a density of 84 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

4,946
Total Population
84
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
58.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

East Ferris vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only74.3%
5% below US avg
Spanish19.2%
43% above US avg
Other Languages6.5%

Social Characteristics

East Ferris vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Ferris is $109,000, which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: East Ferris vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$109,000
45% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
56% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone90.4%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home25.6%

Walkability

The median home value in East Ferris is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below US avg
Rent Burden13.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.0%
Renter-Occupied5.0%
Housing Units1,890

Property Tax

In East Ferris, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: East Ferris 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

14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.1%
58% below US avg
High School+27.4%
Graduate Degree+3.9%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density84/sq mi
Total Area58.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone90.4%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home25.6%

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