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Seguin, ON

Ontario

Seguin is a small city in Ontario with a population of 5,280. Residents earn $84,000 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,280 Population 23/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $62,800 per capita
$552,000 Home Value
$1,080 Median Rent 15.4% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 6.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$552,000 home value, $1,080/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $552,000
96% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.4%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,080
7% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.8%
89% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.7%
14% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,280
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$62,800
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty10.7%
Commute26 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$552,000
Rent$1,080
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,135
Rent Burden15.4%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation869 ft (265 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+33.6%
Graduate+5.4%

Community

Commute26 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Seguin a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Seguin is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Seguin is $552,000, making it a premium housing market at 96% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Seguin has a population of 5,280 with a density of 23 people per square mile. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

5,280
Total Population
23
People / sq mi
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
226.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53%
Female 47%

Race & Ethnicity

Seguin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.1%
19% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
92% below US avg
Other Languages5.9%

Social Characteristics

Seguin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Seguin is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Seguin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$62,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.7%
14% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home25.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Seguin is $552,000, 96% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,080 (7% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$552,000
96% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,080
7% below US avg
Rent Burden15.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.4%
Renter-Occupied9.6%
Housing Units2,135

Property Tax

In Seguin, 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: Seguin 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

13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.4%
60% below US avg
High School+33.6%
Graduate Degree+5.4%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density23/sq mi
Total Area226.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home25.6%

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