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Jocelyn, ON

Ontario

Jocelyn is a small town in Ontario with a population of 314. Residents earn $66,000 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
314 Population 6/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $45,600 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 12.1% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 280 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $66,000
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.0%
3% lower than US avg

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

People

Population314
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$45,600
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.0%
Commute34 min

Housing

A
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,012
Ownership94.1%
Housing Units170
Rent Burden12.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation692 ft (211 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+32.8%
Graduate+3.3%

Community

Commute34 min

Is Jocelyn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Jocelyn receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Jocelyn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Jocelyn is $66,000, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Jocelyn is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Jocelyn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 280 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches, including 10.3 inches of snow.

Jocelyn has a population of 314 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 50.4 square miles. The median age is 62.0 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.6% female and 50.8% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 88.9% of residents, while 6.4% speak Spanish.

Population

314
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
62.0yrs
Median Age
59% above US avg
50.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Jocelyn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 88.9%
13% above US avg
Spanish 6.4%
53% below US avg
Other Languages 4.8%

Social Characteristics

Jocelyn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Jocelyn is $66,000, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $877, 39% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 10 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 38.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Jocelyn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,000
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,600
Avg Weekly Wage$877

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below US avg
Establishments (County)10

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.5 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home38.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Jocelyn is $300,000, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 94.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 170 total housing units in the city. 12.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg
Rent Burden12.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership94.1%
Owner-Occupied94.1%
Renter-Occupied5.9%
Housing Units170

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Jocelyn receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Jocelyn vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Jocelyn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 692 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Area50.4 sq mi (130.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates46.1395°N, 83.9391°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMP FAUNCE (1,922 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 CAMP FAUNCE 1,922 65 km
1999 MACKINAC3 741 100 km
2019 RIFLE RANGE 729 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
November 35°F (1°C) 2.8 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in

Jocelyn has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 15°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.5").

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11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66% below the national average of 33.7%. 32.8% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 84.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.5%
66% below US avg
High School+32.8%
Graduate Degree+3.3%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area50.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.5 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home38.5%

Radio Stations near Jocelyn

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Castle Blakk Radio (US) — MP3 128 kbps
Rock 101.3 WSUE "The Sault's Rock Station" (US) — AAC+ 32 kbps
Rock 101 (US) rock AAC
Audiofumes Radio — MP3 320 kbps
WVBI-LP 100.1 Beaver Island, MI (US) beaver island, community radio MP3 128 kbps
CHAS-FM "KISS 100.5" Sault Ste. Marie, ON hot adult contemporary, rogers media AAC+ 48 kbps
CJQM-FM "Country 104.3" Sault Ste. Marie, ON country, rogers media AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Jocelyn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
DETOUR REEF LIGHT PRESERVATION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9064936609$21,359
DRUMMOND HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION7157396500$21,359
DETOUR PASSAGE HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATIONELIZABETH ST9062973231
DRUMMOND ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9064935746
MICHIGAN LIGHTHOUSE ALLIANCEHISTORIC PRESERVATION
NEEBISH ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
Bruce Mines Museum

Libraries in Jocelyn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
DETOUR AREA SCHOOL AND PUBLIC LIBRARY202 SOUTH DIVISION STREET0.07,814
Township of St. Joseph Public Library0.0

Ski Resorts Near Jocelyn

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Terrain Park 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Stokely Creek Lodge 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Cell Towers in Jocelyn

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
31367 SOUTH TOWER ROAD (94903)GTOWER263
31367 SOUTH TOWER ROAD (94903)GTOWER263
1201 NORTH CARIBOU LAKE ROAD (94895)GTOWER128
1201 NORTH CARIBOU LAKE ROAD (94895)GTOWER128
(De Tour) East S. Caribou Lake RoadLTOWER93
33494 S Maxton Road (94896)GTOWER52
33494 S Maxton Road (94896)GTOWER52

Airports Near Jocelyn

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chippewa County International AirportCIUMedium Airport
Sault Ste Marie AirportYAMMedium Airport
Albert J Lindberg Airport—Small Airport
Bar River AirportYEBSmall Airport
Bois Blanc Airport—Small Airport
Bruce Mines Kerr Field Aerodrome—Small Airport
Campbell-Pratt Airport—Small Airport
Cheboygan County Airport—Small Airport
Cockburn Island Airport—Small Airport
Drummond Island AirportDRESmall Airport
Hoffman's Black Mountain Aerodrome—Small Airport
Lapoint Seaplane Base—Small Airport
Mackinac Island AirportMCDSmall Airport
Pbeaaye Airport—Small Airport
Presque Isle County Airport—Small Airport
Sault Ste Marie Municipal Airport Sanderson Field—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jocelyn

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
SAINT STANISLAUS KOSTKA PARISH GOETZVILLE12841 E TRAYNOR RD

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jocelyn

What is the population of Jocelyn?

Jocelyn has a population of 314 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 50.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 62.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.6% female and 50.8% male.

Is Jocelyn expensive to live in?

The median household income is $66,000, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $300,000 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Jocelyn safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Jocelyn receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Jocelyn?

Jocelyn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches, with 10.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Jocelyn?

The unemployment rate in Jocelyn is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $877. There are 10 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 34 minutes, and 38.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Jocelyn?

The median home value in Jocelyn is $300,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 94.1%.

How are the schools in Jocelyn?

11.5% of adults in Jocelyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.8% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Jocelyn?

The average commute in Jocelyn is 34 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 84.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 38.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Jocelyn?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Jocelyn is 100% White. 88.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.4% speak Spanish.

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