Smooth Rock Falls, ON

Ontario

Smooth Rock Falls is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,200. Residents earn $64,500 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,200 Population 16/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $42,800 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 10.3% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,500
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.2%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.8%
144% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.0%
11% lower than US avg

How Smooth Rock Falls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,200
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$42,800
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty11.0%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units580
Rent Burden10.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation787 ft (240 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+25.8%
Graduate+1.0%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Smooth Rock Falls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Smooth Rock Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Smooth Rock Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Smooth Rock Falls is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Smooth Rock Falls is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.8% have completed high school.

Smooth Rock Falls has a population of 1,200 with a density of 16 people per square mile. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.6%).

Population

1,200
Total Population
2021 Census
16
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
77.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Smooth Rock Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only34.6%
56% below US avg
Spanish58.8%
338% above US avg
Other Languages6.7%

Social Characteristics

Smooth Rock Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Smooth Rock Falls is $64,500, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Smooth Rock Falls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,500
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.0%
11% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.4 min
Drive Alone75.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Smooth Rock Falls is $120,000, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,000
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden10.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.2%
Renter-Occupied19.8%
Housing Units580

Property Tax

6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.2%
82% below US avg
High School+25.8%
Graduate Degree+1.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density16/sq mi
Total Area77.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.4 min
Drive Alone75.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.9%

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