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Mississauga, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
717,961 Population 6,352/sq mi density
$102,000 Median Income $51,200 per capita
$900,000 Home Value
$1,600 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$102,000 median income, 14.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$900,000 home value, $1,600/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Mississauga, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,000
36% above
$51,200 per capita
Home Value
$900,000
219% above
Median Rent
$1,600/mo
38% above
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
26% below
25.2% high school+
Unemployment
14.0%
289% above
9.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
262 sunny days/yr

How Mississauga Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
136%
Home Value
319%
Rent
138%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
389%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mississauga a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mississauga residents earn a median household income of $102,000 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,200. The unemployment rate stands at 14.0% (289% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 499 business establishments, including 221 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mississauga is $900,000 , 219% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,600/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

24.9% of adults in Mississauga hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 25.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Mississauga has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population717,961
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density6,352/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$102,000
Per Capita$51,200
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty9.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

D
Home Value$900,000
Rent$1,600
Ownership70.4%
Housing Units244,575
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days262/yr
Rain35.7 in/yr
Elevation535 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+25.2%
Graduate+10.9%

Community

Commute31 min

Did You Know?

11.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
51.2% work from home.
There are 221 restaurants in the area.