East Hawkesbury, ON

Ontario

East Hawkesbury is a small town in Ontario with a population of 3,418. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,418 Population 38/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $44,280 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $750/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.3%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.3%
103% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.7%
6% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,418
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$44,280
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty11.7%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,425
Rent Burden17.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation200 ft (61 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+31.2%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute30 min

Is East Hawkesbury a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Hawkesbury receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. East Hawkesbury offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Hawkesbury is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Hawkesbury is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.2% have completed high school.

East Hawkesbury has a population of 3,418 with a density of 38 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 (96%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

3,418
Total Population
38
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
90.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

East Hawkesbury vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only32.7%
58% below US avg
Spanish58.1%
334% above US avg
Other Languages9.2%

Social Characteristics

East Hawkesbury vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Hawkesbury is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: East Hawkesbury vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,280

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.3%
103% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.7%
6% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.2 min
Drive Alone90.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.9%

Walkability

The median home value in East Hawkesbury is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden17.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.3%
Renter-Occupied13.7%
Housing Units1,425

Property Tax

11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.3%
66% below US avg
High School+31.2%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density38/sq mi
Total Area90.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.2 min
Drive Alone90.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.9%

Nearby Cities

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