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South Bruce Peninsula, ON

Ontario

South Bruce Peninsula is a small city in Ontario with a population of 9,137. Residents earn $71,500 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,137 Population 45/sq mi density
$71,500 Median Income $45,000 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 16.6% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 9.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $840/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,500
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.5%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.3%
158% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.7%
6% lower than US avg

How South Bruce Peninsula Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,137
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$45,000
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty11.7%
Commute29 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,145
Rent Burden16.6%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation686 ft (209 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+33.4%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%

Is South Bruce Peninsula a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, South Bruce Peninsula receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. South Bruce Peninsula has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in South Bruce Peninsula is $71,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.3%, unemployment is notably high. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in South Bruce Peninsula is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

South Bruce Peninsula has a population of 9,137 with a density of 45 people per square mile. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%).

Population

9,137
Total Population
45
People / sq mi
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
204.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

South Bruce Peninsula vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.6%
20% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
92% below US avg
Other Languages4.4%

Social Characteristics

South Bruce Peninsula vs U.S. Average

The median household income in South Bruce Peninsula is $71,500, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: South Bruce Peninsula vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,500
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.7%
6% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.6 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home22.0%

Walkability

The median home value in South Bruce Peninsula is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden16.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.1%
Renter-Occupied16.9%
Housing Units4,145

Property Tax

In South Bruce Peninsula, 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: South Bruce Peninsula 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

9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.5%
72% below US avg
High School+33.4%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density45/sq mi
Total Area204.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.6 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home22.0%

Nearby Cities

South Bruce, ON 5,880 pop · 0.0 mi Georgian Bluffs, ON 11,100 pop · 10.2 mi Owen Sound, ON 21,612 pop · 15.6 mi Port Elgin, ON 7,862 pop · 19.1 mi Saugeen Shores, ON 15,908 pop · 19.8 mi Arran-Elderslie, ON 6,913 pop · 20.0 mi Sydenham, ON 3,249 pop · 22.0 mi Chatsworth, ON 7,080 pop · 22.2 mi Paisley, ON 1,045 pop · 26.2 mi Meaford, ON 11,485 pop · 30.2 mi Louise, MB 2,025 pop · 30.6 mi Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON 4,404 pop · 33.2 mi Markdale, ON 1,216 pop · 37.7 mi Hanover, ON 7,967 pop · 37.9 mi
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