Selwyn, ON

Ontario

Selwyn is a small city in Ontario with a population of 18,653. Residents earn $95,000 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,653 Population 153/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $56,550 per capita
$624,000 Home Value
$1,260 Median Rent 14.5% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 10.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$624,000 home value, $1,260/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,000
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $624,000
121% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.0%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,260
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.5%
192% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population18,653
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density153/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$56,550
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty6.5%
Commute29 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$624,000
Rent$1,260
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units7,485
Rent Burden14.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation919 ft (280 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+28.4%
Graduate+4.7%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Selwyn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Selwyn 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. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Selwyn has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Selwyn is $95,000, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Selwyn is $624,000, making it a premium housing market at 121% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,260 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.4% have completed high school.

Selwyn has a population of 18,653 with a density of 153 people per square mile. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 1.8% Asian.

Population

18,653
Total Population
153
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
122.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Selwyn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.5%
20% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages4.7%

Social Characteristics

Selwyn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Selwyn is $95,000, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Selwyn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,000
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,550

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.5%
192% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.6 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home30.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Selwyn is $624,000, 121% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,260 (8% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$624,000
121% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,260
8% above US avg
Rent Burden14.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.6%
Renter-Occupied10.4%
Housing Units7,485

Property Tax

16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.0%
53% below US avg
High School+28.4%
Graduate Degree+4.7%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density153/sq mi
Total Area122.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.6 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home30.3%

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