Moosonee, ON

Ontario

Moosonee is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,512. Residents earn $94,000 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,512 Population 7/sq mi density
$94,000 Median Income $48,300 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 11.5% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$94,000 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,000
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.7%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.9%
28% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,512
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

B
Median Income$94,000
Per Capita$48,300
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty15.9%
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units485
Rent Burden11.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation36 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+26.3%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute15 min

Is Moosonee a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Moosonee receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Moosonee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Moosonee is $94,000, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Moosonee is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.3% have completed high school.

Moosonee has a population of 1,512 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The median age is 29.8 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90%), with 8.3% Asian.

Population

1,512
Total Population
2021 Census
7
People / sq mi
29.8yrs
Median Age
23% below US avg
211.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Moosonee vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.8%
6% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg
Other Languages16.2%

Social Characteristics

Moosonee vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Moosonee is $94,000, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Moosonee vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,000
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.9%
28% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.7 min
Drive Alone56.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Moosonee is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden11.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied38.1%
Renter-Occupied62.9%
Housing Units485

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Moosonee vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area211.5 sq mi (547.8 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates51.2793°N, 80.6345°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.7%
45% below US avg
High School+26.3%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area211.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.7 min
Drive Alone56.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.2%

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