Shuniah, ON

Ontario

Shuniah is a small town in Ontario with a population of 3,247. Residents earn $109,000 per year, which is 45% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,247 Population 15/sq mi density
$109,000 Median Income $69,800 per capita
$420,000 Home Value
$1,200 Median Rent 8.1% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$109,000 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$420,000 home value, $1,200/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $109,000
45% higher than US avg
Home Value $420,000
49% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.5%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,200
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.0%
68% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,247
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$109,000
Per Capita$69,800
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty4.0%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$420,000
Rent$1,200
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,425
Rent Burden8.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation755 ft (230 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+23.6%
Graduate+8.8%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Shuniah a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shuniah receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Shuniah offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shuniah is $109,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Shuniah among higher-income communities. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shuniah is $420,000, 49% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.6% have completed high school.

Shuniah has a population of 3,247 with a density of 15 people per square mile. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

3,247
Total Population
2021 Census
15
People / sq mi
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
220.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Shuniah vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.6%
15% above US avg
Spanish2.8%
79% below US avg
Other Languages6.6%

Social Characteristics

Shuniah vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shuniah is $109,000, which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Shuniah vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$109,000
45% above US avg
Per Capita Income$69,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.0%
68% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.6 min
Drive Alone91.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Shuniah is $420,000, 49% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,200 (3% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$420,000
49% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,200
3% above US avg
Rent Burden8.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.1%
Renter-Occupied4.9%
Housing Units1,425

Property Tax

14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.5%
57% below US avg
High School+23.6%
Graduate Degree+8.8%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area220.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.6 min
Drive Alone91.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.9%

Nearby Cities

Current River, ON 4,744 pop · 1.0 mi County Park, ON 3,367 pop · 1.8 mi College Heights, ON 5,476 pop · 2.0 mi West End, ON 4,142 pop · 2.6 mi Academy Heights, ON 2,921 pop · 3.3 mi McKellar, ON 1,419 pop · 3.8 mi Intercity, ON 1,486 pop · 4.3 mi East End, ON 1,446 pop · 4.8 mi Thunder Bay, ON 108,843 pop · 5.9 mi Shuniah Township, ON 3,247 pop · 6.0 mi Northwood, ON 14,017 pop · 6.0 mi College Park, ON 4,072 pop · 6.1 mi Vickers Park, ON 4,317 pop · 6.6 mi Parkdale, ON 1,404 pop · 7.0 mi
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