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Schreiber, ON

Ontario

Schreiber is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,039. Residents earn $75,500 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,039 Population 75/sq mi density
$75,500 Median Income $50,500 per capita
$75,000 Home Value
$608 Median Rent 12.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $608/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,500
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $75,000
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $608
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.6%
167% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,039
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B
Median Income$75,500
Per Capita$50,500
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty12.4%
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$608
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units490
Rent Burden12.4%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+37.9%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute16 min

Is Schreiber a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Schreiber receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Schreiber offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Schreiber is $75,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.6%, unemployment is notably high. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Schreiber is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $608 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.9% have completed high school.

Schreiber has a population of 1,039 with a density of 75 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%), with 1.5% Asian.

Population

1,039
Total Population
2021 Census
75
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
13.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 46.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Schreiber vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.0%
8% above US avg
Spanish3.9%
71% below US avg
Other Languages11.1%

Social Characteristics

Schreiber vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Schreiber is $75,500, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Schreiber vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,500
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$50,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.6%
167% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.9 min
Drive Alone81.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Schreiber is $75,000, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $608 (48% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,000
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$608
48% below US avg
Rent Burden12.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.6%
Renter-Occupied18.4%
Housing Units490

Property Tax

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.5%
75% below US avg
High School+37.9%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density75/sq mi
Total Area13.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.9 min
Drive Alone81.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.6%

Nearby Cities

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