Loyalist, ON

Ontario

Loyalist is a small city in Ontario with a population of 17,943. Residents earn $95,000 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
17,943 Population 136/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $52,600 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$1,120 Median Rent 16.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $1,120/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,000
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.2%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,120
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.7%
169% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population17,943
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$52,600
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty6.4%
Commute25 min

Housing

A
Home Value$448,000
Rent$1,120
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units6,830
Rent Burden16.4%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation43 ft (13 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+31.8%
Graduate+5.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Loyalist a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Loyalist 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. Loyalist offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Loyalist is $95,000, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 9.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Loyalist is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,120 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.8% have completed high school.

Loyalist has a population of 17,943 with a density of 136 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.9%), with 2.1% Asian.

Population

17,943
Total Population
136
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
132.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Loyalist vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.4%
18% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg
Other Languages5%

Social Characteristics

Loyalist vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Loyalist is $95,000, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Loyalist vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,000
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.7%
169% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
48% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home24.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Loyalist is $448,000, 59% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,120 (4% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$448,000
59% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,120
4% below US avg
Rent Burden16.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.1%
Renter-Occupied16.9%
Housing Units6,830

Property Tax

12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.2%
64% below US avg
High School+31.8%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density136/sq mi
Total Area132.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home24.8%

Nearby Cities

Miltonvale Park, PE 1,196 pop · 1.2 mi Winsloe, PE 1,448 pop · 2.6 mi Kingston, PE 1,111 pop · 3.4 mi West Royalty, PE 4,435 pop · 4.4 mi Lewis Point, PE 1,108 pop · 4.8 mi Cornwall, PE 6,574 pop · 5.1 mi Sherwood, PE 7,404 pop · 5.4 mi Spring Park, PE 4,312 pop · 5.5 mi Mt. Edward, PE 2,302 pop · 5.7 mi Stonepark, PE 1,726 pop · 5.7 mi Brighton, PE 3,450 pop · 6.1 mi Parkdale, PE 2,710 pop · 6.4 mi East Royalty, PE 2,529 pop · 6.4 mi Hillsborough Park, PE 1,180 pop · 6.4 mi
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