North Dumfries, ON

Ontario

North Dumfries is a small city in Ontario with a population of 10,619. Residents earn $128,000 per year, which is 70% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
10,619 Population 146/sq mi density
$128,000 Median Income $63,750 per capita
$850,000 Home Value
$1,240 Median Rent 12.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$128,000 median income, 7.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$850,000 home value, $1,240/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $128,000
70% higher than US avg
Home Value $850,000
202% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.3%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,240
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.4%
106% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

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

People

Population10,619
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density146/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A
Median Income$128,000
Per Capita$63,750
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty4.1%
Commute27 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$850,000
Rent$1,240
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,690
Rent Burden12.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation1,106 ft (337 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+27.7%
Graduate+5.1%

Community

Commute27 min

Is North Dumfries a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, North Dumfries receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. North Dumfries offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in North Dumfries is $128,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 70% above $75,149. This places North Dumfries among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in North Dumfries is $850,000, making it a premium housing market at 202% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,240 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

North Dumfries experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches, including 49.5 inches of snow.

North Dumfries has a population of 10,619 with a density of 146 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.3%), with 3.9% Asian.

Population

10,619
Total Population
146
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
72.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

North Dumfries vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.5%
11% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages11.6%

Social Characteristics

North Dumfries vs U.S. Average

The median household income in North Dumfries is $128,000, which is 70% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: North Dumfries vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$128,000
70% above US avg
Per Capita Income$63,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Drive Alone89.5%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home38.3%

Walkability

The median home value in North Dumfries is $850,000, 202% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,240 (7% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$850,000
202% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,240
7% above US avg
Rent Burden12.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.4%
Renter-Occupied11.5%
Housing Units3,690

Property Tax

North Dumfries has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.1 inches. The area enjoys 238 sunny days per year.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.1 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall49.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,106 ft (337 m)
Area72.6 sq mi (188.1 km²)
Population Density146/sq mi
Coordinates43.3230°N, 80.3692°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.3%
52% below US avg
High School+27.7%
Graduate Degree+5.1%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density146/sq mi
Total Area72.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.9 min
Drive Alone89.5%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home38.3%

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