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North Huron, ON

Ontario

North Huron is a small city in Ontario with a population of 5,052. Residents earn $76,000 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,052 Population 73/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income $45,160 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 8.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $800/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,000
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.7%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.0%
122% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.8%
5% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,052
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$45,160
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty11.8%
Commute25 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,160
Rent Burden17.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+34.3%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute25 min
Broadband94.0%

Is North Huron a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, North Huron receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. North Huron has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in North Huron is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high. 11.8% 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 North Huron 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 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

North Huron has a population of 5,052 with a density of 73 people per square mile. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%), with 1.6% Asian.

Population

5,052
Total Population
73
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
69.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

North Huron vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.1%
19% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg
Other Languages6.6%

Social Characteristics

North Huron vs U.S. Average

The median household income in North Huron is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: North Huron vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,000
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,160

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.8%
5% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone78.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.4%

Walkability

The median home value in North Huron 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 Burden17.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.1%
Renter-Occupied28.9%
Housing Units2,160

Property Tax

In North Huron, 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: North Huron 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

6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.7%
80% below US avg
High School+34.3%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density73/sq mi
Total Area69.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone78.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.4%

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