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East Gwillimbury, ON

Ontario

East Gwillimbury is a mid-size city in Ontario with a population of 34,637. Residents earn $119,000 per year, which is 58% above the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
34,637 Population 366/sq mi density
$119,000 Median Income $56,700 per capita
$1,000,000 Home Value
$2,160 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$119,000 median income, 11.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$1,000,000 home value, $2,160/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $119,000
58% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,000,000
255% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.3%
37% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,160
86% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.5%
219% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.6%
47% lower than US avg

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

People

Population34,637
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density366/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 70%

Economy

B+
Median Income$119,000
Per Capita$56,700
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty6.6%
Commute35 min

Housing

D
Home Value$1,000,000
Rent$2,160
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units11,450
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation892 ft (272 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+26.5%
Graduate+6.1%

Community

Commute35 min
Broadband94.0%

Is East Gwillimbury a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Gwillimbury receives an overall livability score of 2.8 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 Gwillimbury has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Gwillimbury is $119,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places East Gwillimbury among higher-income communities. At 11.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Gwillimbury 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 $2,160 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

East Gwillimbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches, including 51.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

East Gwillimbury has a population of 34,637 with a density of 366 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 2.8% Black, 18.8% Asian.

Population

34,637
Total Population
2021 Census
366
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
94.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

East Gwillimbury vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only68.5%
13% below US avg
Spanish0.9%
94% below US avg
Other Languages30.6%

Social Characteristics

East Gwillimbury vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Gwillimbury is $119,000, which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: East Gwillimbury vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$119,000
58% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.6%
47% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.1 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home46.8%

Walkability

The median home value in East Gwillimbury is $1,000,000, 255% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,160 (86% above 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$2,160
86% above US avg
Rent Burden26.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.2%
Renter-Occupied15.8%
Housing Units11,450

Property Tax

In East Gwillimbury, 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 Gwillimbury 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

East Gwillimbury has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.4 inches
7% below US avg
Snowfall51.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation892 ft (272 m)
Area94.6 sq mi (244.9 km²)
Population Density366/sq mi
Coordinates44.1009°N, 79.4379°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.3%
37% below US avg
High School+26.5%
Graduate Degree+6.1%
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density366/sq mi
Total Area94.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.1 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home46.8%

Nearby Cities

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