Median Income
$73,000
3% lower than US avg
Home Value
$500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$860
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment
13.5%
275% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.0%
3% lower than US avg
How North Kawartha Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,877
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C+
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$49,320
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty12.0%
Commute35 min
Housing
C+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$860
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,330
Rent Burden14.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+31.6%
Graduate+4.9%
Is North Kawartha a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, North Kawartha receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. North Kawartha has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in North Kawartha is $73,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 13.5%, unemployment is notably high. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in North Kawartha is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school.
North Kawartha has a population of 2,877 with a density of 10 people per square mile. The median age is 59.2 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).
Population
59.2yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
North Kawartha vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.9% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.4% |
Social Characteristics
North Kawartha vs U.S. Average
The median household income in North Kawartha is $73,000, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
Income: North Kawartha vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $73,000 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $49,320 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.5% |
| 275% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| 3% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 35.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 26.8% |
The median home value in North Kawartha is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $860 (26% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $500,000 |
| 77% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $860 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 93.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.1% |
| Housing Units | 1,330 |
Property Tax