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Goderich, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,881 Population 2,391/sq mi density
$69,500 Median Income $47,800 per capita
$424,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 20.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 236 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 9.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$424,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Goderich, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,500
8% below
$47,800 per capita
Home Value
$424,000
50% above
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
20.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
32.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
12.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
236 sunny days/yr

How Goderich Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Goderich's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
150%
Rent
86%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
258%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Goderich a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Goderich residents earn a median household income of $69,500 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,800. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 244 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Goderich is $424,000 , 50% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 20.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

12.6% of adults in Goderich hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 32.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Goderich has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,881
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density2,391/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,500
Per Capita$47,800
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty12.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

B
Home Value$424,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership65.4%
Housing Units3,665
Rent Burden20.5%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days236/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation715 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+32.3%
Graduate+4.2%

Community

Commute20 min

Did You Know?

15.3% work from home.