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Machar, ON

Ontario

Machar is a small town in Ontario with a population of 969. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
969 Population 14/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $46,400 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 6.5% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 267 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 7.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.4%
106% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.6%
18% higher than US avg

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

People

Population969
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$46,400
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty14.6%
Commute33 min

Housing

B
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,012
Ownership93.7%
Housing Units475
Rent Burden6.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain37.9 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+31.7%
Graduate+4.4%

Community

Commute33 min

Is Machar a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Machar receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Machar has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Machar is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Machar is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Machar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 267 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow.

Machar has a population of 969 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 70.5 square miles. The median age is 59.6 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.9% female and 52.1% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.9% of residents.

Population

969
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
59.6yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
70.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Machar vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.9%
22% above US avg
Spanish 1.0%
92% below US avg
Other Languages 3.1%

Social Characteristics

Machar vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Machar is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,400 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $892, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 30 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 19.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Machar vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,400
Avg Weekly Wage$892

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.6%
18% above US avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.3 min
Drive Alone82.5%
Public Transit3.2%
Work from Home19.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Machar is $400,000, 42% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 93.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 475 total housing units in the city. 6.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg
Rent Burden6.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership93.7%
Owner-Occupied93.7%
Renter-Occupied6.3%
Housing Units475

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, Machar receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Machar 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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Machar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 267 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 37.9 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,237 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.1°F
28% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Area70.5 sq mi (182.6 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates45.8721°N, 79.4721°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 13.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 8, 2019.

Jan 1, 2000 17 km NNE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada M4.7 120 km
Mar 9, 1998 Ontario, Canada M3.9 141 km
Aug 5, 2014 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.8 149 km
Mar 13, 2005 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada M3.6 138 km
Oct 10, 1995 southern Quebec, Canada M3.5 82 km
May 25, 1998 3 km NW of Lively, Canada M3.4 146 km
Aug 5, 2014 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.3 148 km
May 2, 2015 12 km NE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada M3.3 114 km
Feb 8, 2019 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada M3.1 148 km
Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 90 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 44°F (6°C) 4.0 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 3.5 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 2.7 in

Machar has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 10°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.9").

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7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 77% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.7% have completed high school. 4.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 82.5% of workers drive alone to work, while 3.2% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.8%
77% below US avg
High School+31.7%
Graduate Degree+4.4%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area70.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.3 min
Drive Alone82.5%
Public Transit3.2%
Work from Home19.1%

Radio Stations near Machar

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFXN 106.3 "Jet FM" North Bay, ON classic hits AAC+ 57 kbps
Beach Booster Radio - Wasaga Beach, ON classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
CFCH "Country 90.5" North Bay, ON country AAC+ 57 kbps
CFSF 99.3 "Moose FM" Sturgeon Falls, ON adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps
CKAT "Country 600" North Bay, ON country, rogers media AAC+ 47 kbps
CHUR-FM "KISS 100.5" North Bay, ON hot adult contemporary, rogers media AAC+ 48 kbps
CKFX-FM "101.9 Rock" North Bay, ON classic rock, mainstream rock AAC+ 48 kbps
Country 102 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Machar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Nipissing Museum

Libraries in Machar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Powassan & District Union Public Library0.0

Gas Stations in Machar

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eagle Lake Country Store

Ski Resorts Near Machar

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Machar

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
North Bay Jack Garland AirportYYBMedium Airport
Arnstein AirportSmall Airport
Dwight AirportSmall Airport
Emsdale AirportSmall Airport
Lumsden Air ParkSmall Airport
Mattawa AirportSmall Airport
Parry Sound Area Municipal AirportYPDSmall Airport
Rosseau AirportSmall Airport
Sundridge/South River AirparkSmall Airport
Ullswater AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Machar

What is the population of Machar?

Machar has a population of 969 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 70.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 59.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.9% female and 52.1% male.

Is Machar expensive to live in?

The median household income is $70,000, 7% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $400,000 (42% 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 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Machar safe?

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

What is the weather like in Machar?

Machar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.9 inches, with 13.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Machar?

The unemployment rate in Machar is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $892. There are 30 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 19.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Machar?

The median home value in Machar is $400,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 93.7%.

How are the schools in Machar?

7.8% of adults in Machar hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.7% have completed high school. 4.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Machar?

The average commute in Machar is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 82.5% of workers drive alone to work, 3.2% use public transit, and 19.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Machar?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Machar is 100% White. 95.9% of residents speak only English at home.

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