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East Garafraxa, ON

Ontario

East Garafraxa is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,794. Residents earn $137,000 per year, which is 82% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,794 Population 44/sq mi density
$137,000 Median Income $67,500 per capita
$1,000,000 Home Value
$1,140 Median Rent 15.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$137,000 median income, 8.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$1,000,000 home value, $1,140/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $137,000
82% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,000,000
255% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.7%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,140
2% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.7%
142% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.1%
59% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,794
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density44/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$137,000
Per Capita$67,500
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty5.1%
Commute38 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$1,000,000
Rent$1,140
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units900
Rent Burden15.7%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,532 ft (467 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+30.6%
Graduate+6.2%

Community

Commute38 min
Broadband94.0%

Is East Garafraxa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Garafraxa receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. 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, long commute times. East Garafraxa has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Garafraxa is $137,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 82% above $75,149. This places East Garafraxa among higher-income communities. At 8.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Garafraxa is $1,000,000, making it a premium housing market at 255% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,140 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.6% have completed high school.

East Garafraxa has a population of 2,794 with a density of 44 people per square mile. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.3%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 1.3% Black, 4.7% Asian.

Population

2,794
Total Population
44
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
64.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

East Garafraxa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.9%
11% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
91% below US avg
Other Languages11.8%

Social Characteristics

East Garafraxa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Garafraxa is $137,000, which is 82% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: East Garafraxa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$137,000
82% above US avg
Per Capita Income$67,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.1%
59% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.6 min
Drive Alone87.4%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home41.4%

Walkability

The median home value in East Garafraxa is $1,000,000, 255% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,140 (2% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,000,000
255% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,140
2% below US avg
Rent Burden15.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.7%
Renter-Occupied8.3%
Housing Units900

Property Tax

In East Garafraxa, 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 Garafraxa vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.7%
53% below US avg
High School+30.6%
Graduate Degree+6.2%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density44/sq mi
Total Area64.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.6 min
Drive Alone87.4%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home41.4%

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