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Fort William 52, ON

Ontario

Fort William 52 is a small town in Ontario with a population of 964. Residents earn $57,600 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
964 Population 43/sq mi density
$57,600 Median Income $29,000 per capita
$461,770 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent
38°F Avg Temperature 286 sunny days/yr
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$57,600 median income, 15.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$461,770 home value, $1,012/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,600
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $461,770
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.9%
88% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.5%
331% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 27.6%
123% higher than US avg

How Fort William 52 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population964
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

D
Median Income$57,600
Per Capita$29,000
Unemployment15.5%
Poverty27.6%
Commute19 min

Housing

C
Home Value$461,770
Rent$1,012
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units365

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain27.6 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation971 ft (296 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+30.1%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute19 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Fort William 52 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fort William 52 receives an overall livability score of 1.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Fort William 52 faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fort William 52 is $57,600, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 27.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fort William 52 is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

3.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Fort William 52 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 286 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches, including 9.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Fort William 52 has a population of 964 with a density of 43 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 (99.5%).

Population

964
Total Population
43
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
22.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Fort William 52 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg
Other Languages1%

Social Characteristics

Fort William 52 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fort William 52 is $57,600, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Fort William 52 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,600
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.5%
331% above US avg
Poverty Rate27.6%
123% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.7 min
Drive Alone83.7%
Public Transit4.7%
Work from Home16.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Fort William 52 is $461,770, 64% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$461,770
64% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.2%
Renter-Occupied9.6%
Housing Units365

Property Tax

In Fort William 52, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fort William 52 vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Fort William 52 has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.6 inches. The area enjoys 286 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average37.7°F
30% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.6 inches
27% below US avg
Snowfall9.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation971 ft (296 m)
Area22.6 sq mi (58.5 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates48.2405°N, 89.1027°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
3.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.9%
88% below US avg
High School+30.1%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density43/sq mi
Total Area22.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.7 min
Drive Alone83.7%
Public Transit4.7%
Work from Home16.3%

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