Haldimand County, ON

Ontario

Haldimand County is a mid-size city in Ontario with a population of 49,216. Residents earn $93,000 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
49,216 Population 102/sq mi density
$93,000 Median Income $49,160 per capita
$600,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 16.8% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$93,000 median income, 8.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,000
24% higher than US avg
Home Value $600,000
113% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.4%
133% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.9%
36% lower than US avg

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

People

Population49,216
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B+
Median Income$93,000
Per Capita$49,160
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty7.9%
Commute32 min

Housing

B
Home Value$600,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units18,720
Rent Burden16.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation653 ft (199 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+32.4%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Haldimand County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Haldimand County receives an overall livability score of 2.8 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. Haldimand County has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Haldimand County is $93,000, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.9% 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 Haldimand County is $600,000, making it a premium housing market at 113% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.4% have completed high school.

Haldimand County has a population of 49,216 with a density of 102 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.6%), with 1.5% Black, 2.5% Asian.

Population

49,216
Total Population
102
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
482.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Haldimand County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.2%
17% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages7%

Social Characteristics

Haldimand County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Haldimand County is $93,000, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Haldimand County vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,000
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,160

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.9%
36% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.2 min
Drive Alone88.8%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home19.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Haldimand County is $600,000, 113% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% 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$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden16.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.0%
Renter-Occupied15.0%
Housing Units18,720

Property Tax

9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.0%
73% below US avg
High School+32.4%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density102/sq mi
Total Area482.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.2 min
Drive Alone88.8%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home19.7%

Nearby Cities

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