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Mildmay, ON

Ontario

Mildmay is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,219. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,219 Population 5/sq mi density
$82,573 Median Income $47,716 per capita
$461,770 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,573 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$461,770 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,573
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $461,770
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.5%
9% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,219
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,573
Per Capita$47,716
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty13.5%
Commute27 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$461,770
Rent$1,012
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units488
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Mildmay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mildmay receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Mildmay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mildmay is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% 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 Mildmay is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Mildmay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 256 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow.

Mildmay has a population of 1,219 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 230.9 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (94.3%), with 3.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 82% of residents, while 6.1% speak Spanish.

Population

1,219
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
230.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Mildmay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 82.0%
4% above US avg
Spanish 6.1%
54% below US avg
Other Languages 11.9%

Social Characteristics

Mildmay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mildmay is $82,573, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,716 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $918, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 38 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 23.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Mildmay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,573
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,716
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above US avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Mildmay is $461,770, 64% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 488 total housing units in the city. 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$461,770
64% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg
Rent Burden27.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units488

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Mildmay receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Mildmay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Mildmay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Area230.9 sq mi (598.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates44.0430°N, 81.1189°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.57"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.87"

Air Quality

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON Unknown 2.7 m - 107 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 3.3 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.9 in Driest
April 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 4.6 in Wettest

Mildmay has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and March the driest (2.9").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 83.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area230.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Schools in Mildmay

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Immaculate Conception Separate School - - - -
Sacred Heart Senior School - - - -
Sacred Heart Junior School - - - -
Mildmay-Carrick Central School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mildmay

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Blown 60's, 70's MP3 192 kbps
Crucial Velocity Radio classic metal, hard rock MP3 192 kbps
CFPS-FM "97.9 The Bruce" Port Elgin, ON (MP3 Stream) active rock MP3 128 kbps
CKNX-AM 920 Wingham, ON commercial, country AAC+ 48 kbps
CFPS -FM "97.9 The Bruce" Port Elgin, ON (AAC Stream) active rock, new format rebranding AAC 63 kbps
CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (MP3 Stream) classic hits, new format rebranding MP3 96 kbps
CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (AAC Stream) classic hits, new format rebranding AAC+ 48 kbps
CKNX-FM 101.7 "The One" Wingham, ON commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
CIWN 88.7 "The River" Mount Forest, ON community radio MP3

Libraries in Mildmay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bruce County Public Library - Cargill Branch0.0
Bruce County Public Library - Mildmay Branch0.0
Bruce County Public Library - Teeswater Branch0.0
Bruce County Public Library - Walkerton Branch0.0
Hanover Public Library0.0
Huron County Library - Howick Branch0.0
Huron County Library - Wingham Branch0.0
Wellington County Library - Clifford Branch0.0
Wellington County Library - Harriston Branch0.0
West Grey Public Library - Neustadt0.0
West Grey Public Library - Normanby/Ayton0.0

Cafes in Mildmay

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Perk

Gas Stations in Mildmay

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Banks in Mildmay

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO

Ski Resorts Near Mildmay

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Beaver Valley Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Mildmay

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Goderich Airport-Medium Airport
Kincardine Municipal AirportYKDMedium Airport
Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional AirportYOSMedium Airport
Region of Waterloo International AirportYKFMedium Airport
Wiarton AirportYVVMedium Airport
Arthur (Metz Field)-Small Airport
Arthur (Peskett Field)-Small Airport
Arthur South Airport-Small Airport
Atwood / Coghlin Airport-Small Airport
Belwood (Ellen Field)-Small Airport
Belwood (Wright Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Blacks Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport-Small Airport
Brussels / Hemingway Field-Small Airport
Centralia (Essery Field) Airport-Small Airport
Conestogo / Largo Woods Field-Small Airport
Conn Field-Small Airport
Damascus Field-Small Airport
Dungannon Aerodrome-Small Airport
East Linton (Kerr Field)-Small Airport
Elmira (East) Airport-Small Airport
Elmira Airport-Small Airport
Ethel Airport-Small Airport
Farrow's Field-Small Airport
Fergus (Royland Field)-Small Airport
Flesherton (Smithorrs Field)-Small Airport
Fordwich Airport-Small Airport
Glendale Airport-Small Airport
Grand Valley / Luther Field-Small Airport
Hanover / Saugeen Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Harkes Field-Small Airport
Juergensen Field-Small Airport
Listowel Airport-Small Airport
Lubitz Field-Small Airport
Mount Forest Roths' Field-Small Airport
Nenagh Field-Small Airport
Owen Sound (Cook Field)-Small Airport
Palmerston Airport-Small Airport
Papple Aviation Airport-Small Airport
Paterson Field-Small Airport
Port Elgin Airport-Small Airport
Robinson International Air Field-Small Airport
Roseville Field-Small Airport
Roth Field-Small Airport
Sargeant Private Airfield-Small Airport
Sexsmith (Exeter) Airport-Small Airport
Shepherd's Landing Airport-Small Airport
Southampton Airport-Small Airport
Stratford Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Teeswater (Dent Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mildmay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mildmay

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Sacred Heart Church
Shekinah Mennonite Church
St. Matthews Lutheran Church
St. Paul's United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mildmay

What is the population of Mildmay?

Mildmay has a population of 1,219 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 230.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Mildmay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $82,573, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $461,770 (64% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Mildmay safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Mildmay receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Mildmay?

Mildmay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.2 inches, with 15.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mildmay?

The unemployment rate in Mildmay is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 38 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 23.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Mildmay?

The median home value in Mildmay is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Mildmay?

32.9% of adults in Mildmay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Mildmay?

The average commute in Mildmay is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Mildmay?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Mildmay is 94.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian. 82% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.1% speak Spanish.

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