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Moonbeam, ON

Ontario

Moonbeam is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,157. Residents earn $90,000 per year, which is 20% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,157 Population 13/sq mi density
$90,000 Median Income $54,600 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$930 Median Rent 7.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 15.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $930/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,000
20% higher than US avg
Home Value $174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $930
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.6%
333% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.6%
6% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,157
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$54,600
Unemployment15.6%
Poverty11.6%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$930
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units525
Rent Burden7.7%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation787 ft (240 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+32.1%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute25 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Moonbeam a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Moonbeam receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Moonbeam offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Moonbeam is $90,000, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 15.6%, unemployment is notably high. 11.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Moonbeam is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Moonbeam has a population of 1,157 with a density of 13 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.6%).

Population

1,157
Total Population
13
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
90.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Moonbeam vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only25.5%
67% below US avg
Spanish70.6%
427% above US avg
Other Languages3.9%

Social Characteristics

Moonbeam vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Moonbeam is $90,000, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Moonbeam vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,000
20% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.6%
333% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.6%
6% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Moonbeam is $174,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,000
38% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below US avg
Rent Burden7.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.4%
Renter-Occupied6.7%
Housing Units525

Property Tax

In Moonbeam, 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: Moonbeam 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

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
79% below US avg
High School+32.1%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density13/sq mi
Total Area90.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.9%

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