Median Income
$93,000
24% higher than US avg
Home Value
$278,000
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.9%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.5%
53% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.2%
42% lower than US avg
How Laurentian Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,885
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
A
Median Income$93,000
Per Capita$60,750
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty7.2%
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$278,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,250
Rent Burden10.8%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,138 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+33.4%
Graduate+4.3%
Is Laurentian Hills a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Laurentian Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.6 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 above-average unemployment. Laurentian Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Laurentian Hills is $93,000, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Laurentian Hills is $278,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.4% have completed high school.
Laurentian Hills has a population of 2,885 with a density of 12 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.4%), with 1.7% Asian.
Population
2,885
Total Population
2021 Census
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Laurentian Hills vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.4% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Spanish | 6.2% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.3% |
Social Characteristics
Laurentian Hills vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Laurentian Hills is $93,000, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income: Laurentian Hills vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $93,000 |
| 24% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $60,750 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |
The median home value in Laurentian Hills is $278,000, 1% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $278,000 |
| 1% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 10.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 90.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.6% |
| Housing Units | 1,250 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Laurentian Hills vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Laurentian Hills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 244.9 sq mi (634.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4200°N, 80.4947°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |