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Rideau Lakes, ON

Ontario

Rideau Lakes is a small city in Ontario with a population of 10,883. Residents earn $84,000 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
10,883 Population 40/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $49,280 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$870 Median Rent 12.6% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 9.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $870/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.2%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $870
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.0%
150% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.8%
21% lower than US avg

How Rideau Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population10,883
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$49,280
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty9.8%
Commute32 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$870
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,695
Rent Burden12.6%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation463 ft (141 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+29.0%
Graduate+4.5%

Community

Commute32 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Rideau Lakes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rideau Lakes receives an overall livability score of 3.1 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, above-average unemployment. Rideau Lakes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rideau Lakes is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 9.0%, unemployment is notably high. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rideau Lakes is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Rideau Lakes has a population of 10,883 with a density of 40 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%), with 1.2% Asian.

Population

10,883
Total Population
40
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
274.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Rideau Lakes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.0%
20% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg
Other Languages3.7%

Social Characteristics

Rideau Lakes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rideau Lakes is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Rideau Lakes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,280

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.8%
21% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.6 min
Drive Alone88.7%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home23.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Rideau Lakes is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% 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$870
25% below US avg
Rent Burden12.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.9%
Renter-Occupied12.3%
Housing Units4,695

Property Tax

In Rideau Lakes, 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: Rideau Lakes 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

12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.2%
64% below US avg
High School+29.0%
Graduate Degree+4.5%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density40/sq mi
Total Area274.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.6 min
Drive Alone88.7%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home23.4%

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