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South Dundas, ON

Ontario

South Dundas is a small city in Ontario with a population of 11,044. Residents earn $78,000 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
11,044 Population 55/sq mi density
$78,000 Median Income $45,960 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$890 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$78,000 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $890/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,000
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.5%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $890
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.1%
181% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.1%
10% lower than US avg

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

People

Population11,044
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$78,000
Per Capita$45,960
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty11.1%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$890
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,655
Rent Burden14.1%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation266 ft (81 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+33.5%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute32 min
Broadband94.0%

Is South Dundas a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, South Dundas receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. South Dundas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in South Dundas is $78,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.1%, unemployment is notably high. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in South Dundas is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $890 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

South Dundas has a population of 11,044 with a density of 55 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%).

Population

11,044
Total Population
55
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
201.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

South Dundas vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.1%
16% above US avg
Spanish4.1%
69% below US avg
Other Languages4.8%

Social Characteristics

South Dundas vs U.S. Average

The median household income in South Dundas is $78,000, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: South Dundas vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,000
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.1%
181% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.1%
10% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.1 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home18.4%

Walkability

The median home value in South Dundas is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $890 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$890
23% below US avg
Rent Burden14.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.8%
Renter-Occupied19.2%
Housing Units4,655

Property Tax

In South Dundas, 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 Dundas 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

7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.5%
78% below US avg
High School+33.5%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density55/sq mi
Total Area201.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.1 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home18.4%

Nearby Cities

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