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Elliot Lake, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,372 Population 42/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $36,920 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 241 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 16.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Elliot Lake, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,000
33% below
$36,920 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
31.5% high school+
Unemployment
16.5%
358% above
20.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
241 sunny days/yr

How Elliot Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Elliot Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
53%
Rent
69%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
458%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elliot Lake a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elliot Lake residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,920. The unemployment rate stands at 16.5% (358% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 353 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elliot Lake is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $800/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.7% of adults in Elliot Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 31.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Elliot Lake has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,372
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density42/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$36,920
Unemployment16.5%
Poverty20.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$710

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$800
Ownership60.8%
Housing Units5,835
Rent Burden19.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days241/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation1,017 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+31.5%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute18 min