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Southwest Middlesex, ON

Ontario

Southwest Middlesex is a small city in Ontario with a population of 5,893. Residents earn $80,000 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,893 Population 36/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $43,840 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$710 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 9.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $710/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,000
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.0%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $710
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.9%
175% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.3%
17% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,893
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density36/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$43,840
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty10.3%
Commute32 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$710
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,400
Rent Burden13.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation728 ft (222 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+32.4%
Graduate+1.5%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Southwest Middlesex a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Southwest Middlesex receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Southwest Middlesex has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Southwest Middlesex is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.9%, unemployment is notably high. 10.3% 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 Southwest Middlesex is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $710 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.4% have completed high school.

Southwest Middlesex has a population of 5,893 with a density of 36 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

5,893
Total Population
36
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
165.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Southwest Middlesex vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.0%
20% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg
Other Languages5.4%

Social Characteristics

Southwest Middlesex vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Southwest Middlesex is $80,000, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Southwest Middlesex vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,000
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,840

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.9%
175% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.3%
17% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.0 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Southwest Middlesex is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $710 (39% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$710
39% below US avg
Rent Burden13.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.2%
Renter-Occupied21.0%
Housing Units2,400

Property Tax

8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.0%
76% below US avg
High School+32.4%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density36/sq mi
Total Area165.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.0 min
Drive Alone86.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.4%

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