Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON

Ontario

Leeds and the Thousand Islands is a small city in Ontario with a population of 9,804. Residents earn $91,000 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
9,804 Population 42/sq mi density
$91,000 Median Income $51,350 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$91,000 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,000
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.4%
217% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.3%
33% lower than US avg

How Leeds and the Thousand Islands Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,804
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density42/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$91,000
Per Capita$51,350
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty8.3%
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$400,000
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,995
Rent Burden13.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+31.1%
Graduate+4.8%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Leeds and the Thousand Islands a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Leeds and the Thousand Islands receives an overall livability score of 3.2 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 high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Leeds and the Thousand Islands offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Leeds and the Thousand Islands is $91,000, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 11.4%, unemployment is notably high. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Leeds and the Thousand Islands is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.1% have completed high school.

Leeds and the Thousand Islands has a population of 9,804 with a density of 42 people per square mile. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%), with 1.1% Asian.

Population

9,804
Total Population
42
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
234.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Leeds and the Thousand Islands vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.8%
19% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg
Other Languages3.9%

Social Characteristics

Leeds and the Thousand Islands vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Leeds and the Thousand Islands is $91,000, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Leeds and the Thousand Islands vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,000
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,350

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.3%
33% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home23.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Leeds and the Thousand Islands is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden13.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.6%
Renter-Occupied8.4%
Housing Units3,995

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Leeds and the Thousand Islands vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Leeds and the Thousand Islands vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area234.8 sq mi (608.1 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
65% below US avg
High School+31.1%
Graduate Degree+4.8%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density42/sq mi
Total Area234.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home23.3%

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