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McDougall, ON

Ontario

McDougall is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,744. Residents earn $92,000 per year, which is 22% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,744 Population 27/sq mi density
$92,000 Median Income $55,650 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,250 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$92,000 median income, 9.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,250/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $92,000
22% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,250
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.6%
167% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,744
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$92,000
Per Capita$55,650
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty6.9%
Commute22 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,250
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,160
Rent Burden13.9%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation883 ft (269 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+28.0%
Graduate+5.3%

Community

Commute22 min
Broadband94.0%

Is McDougall a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, McDougall receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. McDougall offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in McDougall is $92,000, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 9.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in McDougall is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

McDougall has a population of 2,744 with a density of 27 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 (98.5%).

Population

2,744
Total Population
27
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
101.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

McDougall vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.2%
20% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg
Other Languages4.6%

Social Characteristics

McDougall vs U.S. Average

The median household income in McDougall is $92,000, which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: McDougall vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$92,000
22% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,650

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.6%
167% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.9%

Walkability

The median home value in McDougall is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,250 (7% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,250
7% above US avg
Rent Burden13.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.4%
Renter-Occupied8.2%
Housing Units1,160

Property Tax

In McDougall, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: McDougall vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+28.0%
Graduate Degree+5.3%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density27/sq mi
Total Area101.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.9%

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