Faraday, ON

Ontario

Faraday is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,612. Residents earn $64,000 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,612 Population 19/sq mi density
$64,000 Median Income $42,760 per capita
$360,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 16.2% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$64,000 median income, 17.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$360,000 home value, $900/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,000
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $360,000
28% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.6%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.8%
394% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.6%
34% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,612
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C+
Median Income$64,000
Per Capita$42,760
Unemployment17.8%
Poverty16.6%
Commute23 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$360,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units755
Rent Burden16.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+27.8%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Faraday a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Faraday receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Faraday has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Faraday is $64,000, 15% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Faraday is $360,000, 28% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.8% have completed high school.

Faraday has a population of 1,612 with a density of 19 people per square mile. The median age is 57.2 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

1,612
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
57.2yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
84.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Faraday vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.4%
20% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages4.4%

Social Characteristics

Faraday vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Faraday is $64,000, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Faraday vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,000
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,760

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.8%
394% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.6%
34% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.4 min
Drive Alone84.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Faraday is $360,000, 28% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$360,000
28% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden16.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.1%
Renter-Occupied9.9%
Housing Units755

Property Tax

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.6%
69% below US avg
High School+27.8%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density19/sq mi
Total Area84.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.4 min
Drive Alone84.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.5%

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