Melancthon, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,132 Population 26/sq mi density
$100,000 Median Income $51,040 per capita
$800,000 Home Value
$1,320 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$100,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$800,000 home value, $1,320/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Melancthon, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,000
33% above
$51,040 per capita
Home Value
$800,000
184% above
Median Rent
$1,320/mo
13% above
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
33.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
8.7% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Melancthon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Melancthon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
133%
Home Value
284%
Rent
113%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Melancthon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Melancthon residents earn a median household income of $100,000 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,040. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 97 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Melancthon is $800,000 , 184% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,320/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.3% of adults in Melancthon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 33.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Melancthon has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,132
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

A
Median Income$100,000
Per Capita$51,040
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty8.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

C
Home Value$800,000
Rent$1,320
Ownership85.0%
Housing Units1,035
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation1,660 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+33.5%
Graduate+3.0%

Community

Commute35 min

Did You Know?

26.4% work from home.