Essa, ON

Ontario

Essa is a small city in Ontario with a population of 22,970. Residents earn $108,000 per year, which is 44% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
22,970 Population 213/sq mi density
$108,000 Median Income $52,950 per capita
$700,000 Home Value
$1,110 Median Rent 16.6% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$108,000 median income, 10.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$700,000 home value, $1,110/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $108,000
44% higher than US avg
Home Value $700,000
148% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.1%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,110
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.7%
197% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.8%
53% lower than US avg

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

People

Population22,970
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density213/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

B+
Median Income$108,000
Per Capita$52,950
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty5.8%
Commute32 min

Housing

B
Home Value$700,000
Rent$1,110
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units7,950
Rent Burden16.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation751 ft (229 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+3.1%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Essa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Essa 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. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Essa has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Essa is $108,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Essa among higher-income communities. At 10.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Essa is $700,000, making it a premium housing market at 148% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,110 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school.

Essa has a population of 22,970 with a density of 213 people per square mile. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.2%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 3.1% Black, 4% Asian.

Population

22,970
Total Population
213
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
108.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Essa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.5%
8% above US avg
Spanish4.1%
70% below US avg
Other Languages11.4%

Social Characteristics

Essa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Essa is $108,000, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Essa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$108,000
44% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.7%
197% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.8%
53% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.0 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home22.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Essa is $700,000, 148% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,110 (5% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$700,000
148% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,110
5% below US avg
Rent Burden16.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.6%
Renter-Occupied19.4%
Housing Units7,950

Property Tax

11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.1%
67% below US avg
High School+34.7%
Graduate Degree+3.1%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density213/sq mi
Total Area108.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.0 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home22.3%

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