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Hearst, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,794 Population 127/sq mi density
$76,500 Median Income $50,640 per capita
$220,000 Home Value
$705 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 224 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$76,500 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,000 home value, $705/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hearst, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,500
2% above
$50,640 per capita
Home Value
$220,000
22% below
Median Rent
$705/mo
39% below
13.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
27.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
11.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
224 sunny days/yr

How Hearst Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
102%
Home Value
78%
Rent
61%
Poverty
92%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
239%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hearst a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hearst residents earn a median household income of $76,500 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,640. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 149 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hearst is $220,000 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $705/month, with 13.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.8% of adults in Hearst hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 27.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Hearst has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,794
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density127/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,500
Per Capita$50,640
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty11.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$974

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,000
Rent$705
Ownership60.5%
Housing Units2,255
Rent Burden13.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days224/yr
Rain25.9 in/yr
Elevation784 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+27.3%
Graduate+1.0%

Community

Commute17 min