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Perth East, ON

Ontario

Perth East is a small city in Ontario with a population of 12,595. Residents earn $96,000 per year, which is 28% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
12,595 Population 46/sq mi density
$96,000 Median Income $48,920 per capita
$600,000 Home Value
$1,050 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$96,000 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $1,050/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $96,000
28% higher than US avg
Home Value $600,000
113% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.9%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,050
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.3%
17% lower than US avg

How Perth East Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,595
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$96,000
Per Capita$48,920
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty10.3%
Commute23 min

Housing

B
Home Value$600,000
Rent$1,050
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,115
Rent Burden14.2%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+27.1%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute23 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Perth East a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Perth East receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Perth East offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Perth East is $96,000, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Perth East is $600,000, making it a premium housing market at 113% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Perth East has a population of 12,595 with a density of 46 people per square mile. The median age is 36.4 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

12,595
Total Population
46
People / sq mi
36.4yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
274.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Perth East vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.1%
2% below US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg
Other Languages22.6%

Social Characteristics

Perth East vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Perth East is $96,000, which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Perth East vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,000
28% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,920

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.3%
17% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.0 min
Drive Alone78.3%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home34.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Perth East is $600,000, 113% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,050 (10% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$600,000
113% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,050
10% below US avg
Rent Burden14.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.9%
Renter-Occupied18.0%
Housing Units4,115

Property Tax

In Perth East, 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: Perth East 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

6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.9%
80% below US avg
High School+27.1%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density46/sq mi
Total Area274.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.0 min
Drive Alone78.3%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home34.9%

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