Erin, ON

Ontario

Erin is a small city in Ontario with a population of 11,981. Residents earn $127,000 per year, which is 69% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,981 Population 104/sq mi density
$127,000 Median Income $65,700 per capita
$980,000 Home Value
$1,200 Median Rent 17.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 237 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$127,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$980,000 home value, $1,200/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $127,000
69% higher than US avg
Home Value $980,000
248% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.3%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,200
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

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

People

Population11,981
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density104/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$127,000
Per Capita$65,700
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty5.6%
Commute37 min

Housing

C
Home Value$980,000
Rent$1,200
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,220
Rent Burden17.7%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+30.5%
Graduate+4.9%

Community

Commute37 min

Is Erin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Erin receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Erin has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Erin is $127,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 69% above $75,149. This places Erin among higher-income communities. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Erin is $980,000, making it a premium housing market at 248% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Erin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 62.8 inches of snow.

Erin has a population of 11,981 with a density of 104 people per square mile. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.8%), with 1.7% Black, 5.8% Asian.

Population

11,981
Total Population
2021 Census
104
People / sq mi
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
115.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Erin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.5%
10% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
91% below US avg
Other Languages12.3%

Social Characteristics

Erin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Erin is $127,000, which is 69% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Erin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$127,000
69% above US avg
Per Capita Income$65,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.4 min
Drive Alone89.0%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home39.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Erin is $980,000, 248% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,200 (3% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$980,000
248% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,200
3% above US avg
Rent Burden17.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.1%
Renter-Occupied10.0%
Housing Units4,220

Property Tax

Erin has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.1 inches. The area enjoys 237 sunny days per year.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.1 inches
3% above US avg
Snowfall62.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Area115.4 sq mi (298.8 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates43.7729°N, 80.0644°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.3%
52% below US avg
High School+30.5%
Graduate Degree+4.9%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density104/sq mi
Total Area115.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.4 min
Drive Alone89.0%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home39.8%

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