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Muskoka Lakes, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,652 Population 26/sq mi density
$89,000 Median Income $65,900 per capita
$725,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$89,000 median income, 9.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$725,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Muskoka Lakes, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,000
18% above
$65,900 per capita
Home Value
$725,000
157% above
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
30.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
9.7% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Muskoka Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
118%
Home Value
257%
Rent
86%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
275%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Muskoka Lakes a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Muskoka Lakes residents earn a median household income of $89,000 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,900. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 237 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Muskoka Lakes is $725,000 , 157% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

16.9% of adults in Muskoka Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 30.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Muskoka Lakes has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,652
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

B
Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$65,900
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty9.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267

Housing

C
Home Value$725,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership90.9%
Housing Units3,530
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation748 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+30.5%
Graduate+5.3%

Community

Commute29 min

Did You Know?

36.8% work from home.