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Shuniah Township, ON

Ontario

Shuniah Township 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.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
3,247 Population
$109,000 Median Income $69,800 per capita
$420,000 Home Value
$1,200 Median Rent
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$109,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$420,000 home value, $1,200/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% 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+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,200
3% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.0%
68% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,247
Median Age55.2 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,000
Per Capita$69,800
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty4.0%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$420,000
Rent$1,200
OwnershipN/A

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,591 ft (485 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%

Community

Commute31 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Shuniah Township a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shuniah Township receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. 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. Shuniah Township stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shuniah Township is $109,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Shuniah Township among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 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 Township 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

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Shuniah Township has a population of 3,247. 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
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Shuniah Township vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.0%
4% above US avg
Spanish6.1%
54% below US avg
Other Languages11.9%

Social Characteristics

Shuniah Township vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shuniah Township is $109,000, which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Shuniah Township vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% 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 Township 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

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Shuniah Township, 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: Shuniah Township 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

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

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 · 5.0 mi Shuniah, ON 3,247 pop · 6.0 mi County Park, ON 3,367 pop · 7.6 mi College Heights, ON 5,476 pop · 8.0 mi West End, ON 4,142 pop · 8.6 mi Academy Heights, ON 2,921 pop · 9.2 mi McKellar, ON 1,419 pop · 9.5 mi Intercity, ON 1,486 pop · 10.2 mi East End, ON 1,446 pop · 10.3 mi Lappe, ON 1,436 pop · 11.2 mi Thunder Bay, ON 108,843 pop · 11.6 mi Northwood, ON 14,017 pop · 11.9 mi College Park, ON 4,072 pop · 12.1 mi Vickers Park, ON 4,317 pop · 12.3 mi
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