Georgian Bluffs, ON

Ontario

Georgian Bluffs is a small city in Ontario with a population of 11,100. Residents earn $94,000 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
11,100 Population 48/sq mi density
$94,000 Median Income $54,350 per capita
$600,000 Home Value
$1,090 Median Rent 11.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$94,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $1,090/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,000
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $600,000
113% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.9%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,090
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.8%
144% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.2%
42% lower than US avg

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

People

Population11,100
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$94,000
Per Capita$54,350
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty7.2%
Commute25 min

Housing

B
Home Value$600,000
Rent$1,090
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,495
Rent Burden11.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation846 ft (258 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+31.4%
Graduate+4.4%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Georgian Bluffs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Georgian Bluffs receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Georgian Bluffs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Georgian Bluffs is $94,000, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Georgian Bluffs is $600,000, making it a premium housing market at 113% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,090 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.4% have completed high school.

Georgian Bluffs has a population of 11,100 with a density of 48 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.3%), with 1.3% Asian.

Population

11,100
Total Population
48
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
231.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Georgian Bluffs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.6%
20% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg
Other Languages4.7%

Social Characteristics

Georgian Bluffs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Georgian Bluffs is $94,000, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Georgian Bluffs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,000
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,350

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.2%
42% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone90.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Georgian Bluffs is $600,000, 113% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,090 (6% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$600,000
113% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,090
6% below US avg
Rent Burden11.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.0%
Renter-Occupied7.0%
Housing Units4,495

Property Tax

12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.9%
62% below US avg
High School+31.4%
Graduate Degree+4.4%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density48/sq mi
Total Area231.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone90.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home22.9%

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