Malahide, ON

Ontario

Malahide is a small city in Ontario with a population of 9,308. Residents earn $95,000 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,308 Population 61/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $48,120 per capita
$576,000 Home Value
$1,060 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 7.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$576,000 home value, $1,060/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,000
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $576,000
104% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.4%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,060
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.9%
20% lower than US avg

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

People

Population9,308
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$48,120
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty9.9%
Commute27 min

Housing

B
Home Value$576,000
Rent$1,060
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,010
Rent Burden13.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation751 ft (229 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+30.2%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Malahide a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Malahide receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Malahide has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Malahide is $95,000, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Malahide is $576,000, making it a premium housing market at 104% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,060 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.2% have completed high school.

Malahide has a population of 9,308 with a density of 61 people per square mile. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

9,308
Total Population
61
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
152.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Malahide vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only71.0%
10% below US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg
Other Languages28.5%

Social Characteristics

Malahide vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Malahide is $95,000, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Malahide vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,000
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,120

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.9%
20% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone85.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Malahide is $576,000, 104% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,060 (9% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$576,000
104% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,060
9% below US avg
Rent Burden13.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.4%
Renter-Occupied12.6%
Housing Units3,010

Property Tax

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.4%
81% below US avg
High School+30.2%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density61/sq mi
Total Area152.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone85.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.9%

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