Median Income
$77,500
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Unemployment
13.0%
261% higher than US avg
How Sarnia Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population648
Median AgeN/A
Density133/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Economy
B
Median Income$77,500
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment13.0%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units32,185
Rent Burden18.0%
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+30.6%
Graduate+3.9%
Is Sarnia a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Sarnia receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sarnia has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Sarnia is $77,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 13.0%, unemployment is notably high.
Education
12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.6% have completed high school.
Sarnia has a population of 648 with a density of 133 people per square mile.
Population
648
Total Population
2021 Census
The median household income in Sarnia is $77,500, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income
| Median HH Income | $77,500 |
| 3% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.0% |
| 261% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 68.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.9% |
| Housing Units | 32,185 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Sarnia vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Sarnia vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9787°N, 82.4041°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |