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Scugog, ON

Ontario

Scugog is a small city in Ontario with a population of 21,581. Residents earn $108,000 per year, which is 44% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
21,581 Population 118/sq mi density
$108,000 Median Income $57,850 per capita
$800,000 Home Value
$1,280 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$108,000 median income, 8.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$800,000 home value, $1,280/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $108,000
44% higher than US avg
Home Value $800,000
184% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.6%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,280
10% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

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

People

Population21,581
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$108,000
Per Capita$57,850
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty6.1%
Commute35 min

Housing

C
Home Value$800,000
Rent$1,280
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units8,240
Rent Burden16.7%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation896 ft (273 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+31.5%
Graduate+4.4%

Community

Commute35 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Scugog a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Scugog receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Scugog has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Scugog is $108,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Scugog among higher-income communities. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate 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 Scugog is $800,000, making it a premium housing market at 184% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,280 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Scugog has a population of 21,581 with a density of 118 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.8%), with 3.2% Asian.

Population

21,581
Total Population
118
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
183.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Scugog vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.7%
18% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
92% below US avg
Other Languages6.3%

Social Characteristics

Scugog vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Scugog is $108,000, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Scugog vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$108,000
44% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,850

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.3 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home34.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Scugog is $800,000, 184% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,280 (10% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$800,000
184% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,280
10% above US avg
Rent Burden16.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.1%
Renter-Occupied13.0%
Housing Units8,240

Property Tax

In Scugog, 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: Scugog 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

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.6%
57% below US avg
High School+31.5%
Graduate Degree+4.4%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density118/sq mi
Total Area183.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.3 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home34.9%

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