Marmora and Lake, ON

Ontario

Marmora and Lake is a small town in Ontario with a population of 4,267. Residents earn $62,800 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
4,267 Population 21/sq mi density
$62,800 Median Income $38,040 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$920 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$62,800 median income, 14.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $920/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,800
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.5%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $920
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.5%
33% higher than US avg

How Marmora and Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,267
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,800
Per Capita$38,040
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty16.5%
Commute37 min

Housing

B
Home Value$400,000
Rent$920
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,890
Rent Burden19.6%

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+35.0%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute37 min

Is Marmora and Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Marmora and Lake receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Marmora and Lake has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Marmora and Lake is $62,800, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Marmora and Lake is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.0% have completed high school.

Marmora and Lake has a population of 4,267 with a density of 21 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).

Population

4,267
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
207.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Marmora and Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.1%
21% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages4.1%

Social Characteristics

Marmora and Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Marmora and Lake is $62,800, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Marmora and Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,800
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,040

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.5%
33% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.4 min
Drive Alone86.2%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home13.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Marmora and Lake is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $920 (21% 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$920
21% below US avg
Rent Burden19.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.8%
Renter-Occupied18.0%
Housing Units1,890

Property Tax

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.5%
81% below US avg
High School+35.0%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density21/sq mi
Total Area207.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.4 min
Drive Alone86.2%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home13.4%

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