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Merrickville-Wolford, ON

Ontario

Merrickville-Wolford is a small town in Ontario with a population of 3,135. Residents earn $89,000 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,135 Population 38/sq mi density
$89,000 Median Income $50,440 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$960 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$89,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $960/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $89,000
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.0%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $960
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
43% lower than US avg

How Merrickville-Wolford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,135
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$50,440
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty7.1%
Commute35 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$448,000
Rent$960
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,290
Rent Burden17.1%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation315 ft (96 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+28.5%
Graduate+4.5%

Community

Commute35 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Merrickville-Wolford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Merrickville-Wolford receives an overall livability score of 3.3 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, long commute times. Merrickville-Wolford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Merrickville-Wolford is $89,000, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Merrickville-Wolford is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Merrickville-Wolford has a population of 3,135 with a density of 38 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

3,135
Total Population
38
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
82.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53%

Race & Ethnicity

Merrickville-Wolford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.9%
12% above US avg
Spanish6.2%
54% below US avg
Other Languages5.9%

Social Characteristics

Merrickville-Wolford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Merrickville-Wolford is $89,000, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Merrickville-Wolford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,000
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,440

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
43% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.1 min
Drive Alone85.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home36.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Merrickville-Wolford is $448,000, 59% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $960 (17% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$448,000
59% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$960
17% below US avg
Rent Burden17.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.7%
Renter-Occupied14.3%
Housing Units1,290

Property Tax

In Merrickville-Wolford, 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: Merrickville-Wolford vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

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

Behaviors & Mental Health

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

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.0%
59% below US avg
High School+28.5%
Graduate Degree+4.5%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density38/sq mi
Total Area82.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.1 min
Drive Alone85.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home36.8%

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