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North Frontenac, ON

Ontario

North Frontenac is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,285. Residents earn $68,000 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,285 Population 5/sq mi density
$68,000 Median Income $49,240 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 11.6% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 11.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $800/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,000
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.1%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.3%
214% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.5%
25% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,285
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C+
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$49,240
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty15.5%
Commute34 min

Housing

B
Home Value$400,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,130
Rent Burden11.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation906 ft (276 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+33.4%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

Commute34 min

Is North Frontenac a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, North Frontenac receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. North Frontenac has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in North Frontenac is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in North Frontenac is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.4% have completed high school.

North Frontenac has a population of 2,285 with a density of 5 people per square mile. The median age is 61.6 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.3%), with 1.3% Asian.

Population

2,285
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
61.6yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
447.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

North Frontenac vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.2%
19% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg
Other Languages4.8%

Social Characteristics

North Frontenac vs U.S. Average

The median household income in North Frontenac is $68,000, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: North Frontenac vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,000
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,240

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.3%
214% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.5%
25% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.6 min
Drive Alone83.9%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home39.3%

Walkability

The median home value in North Frontenac is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden11.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.7%
Renter-Occupied5.3%
Housing Units1,130

Property Tax

10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.1%
70% below US avg
High School+33.4%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area447.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.6 min
Drive Alone83.9%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home39.3%

Nearby Cities

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