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Southwold, ON

Ontario · London Metro

Southwold is a small town in Ontario with a population of 4,851. Residents earn $105,000 per year, which is 40% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,851 Population 42/sq mi density
$105,000 Median Income $54,200 per capita
$600,000 Home Value
$810 Median Rent 6.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$105,000 median income, 11.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $810/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $105,000
40% higher than US avg
Home Value $600,000
113% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $810
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.8%
228% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,851
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density42/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$105,000
Per Capita$54,200
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty4.1%
Commute24 min

Housing

B
Home Value$600,000
Rent$810
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,715
Rent Burden6.4%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation712 ft (217 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+29.2%
Graduate+2.8%

Community

Commute24 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Southwold a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Southwold receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Southwold offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Southwold is $105,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 40% above $75,149. This places Southwold among higher-income communities. At 11.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Southwold is $600,000, making it a premium housing market at 113% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Southwold experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 265 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches, including 11.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Southwold has a population of 4,851 with a density of 42 people per square mile, spread across 116.4 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.8% female and 50.2% male. The city is predominantly White (97.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.6% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

4,851
Total Population
42
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
116.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Southwold vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.6%
19% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages5.6%

Social Characteristics

Southwold vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Southwold is $105,000, which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,200 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 11.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 28.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Southwold vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$105,000
40% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.8%
228% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.9 min
Drive Alone90.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Southwold is $600,000, 113% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $810 (30% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,715 total housing units in the city. 6.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$600,000
113% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$810
30% below US avg
Rent Burden6.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.8%
Renter-Occupied8.2%
Housing Units1,715

Property Tax

In Southwold, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Southwold 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

Southwold experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.0 inches
3% above US avg
Snowfall11.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area116.4 sq mi (301.4 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates42.7416°N, 81.3319°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.5 in

Southwold has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F — from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").

12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63% below the national average of 33.7%. 29.2% have completed high school. 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 90.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+29.2%
Graduate Degree+2.8%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density42/sq mi
Total Area116.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.9 min
Drive Alone90.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.6%

Frequently Asked Questions About Southwold

What is the population of Southwold?

Southwold has a population of 4,851 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 116.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.8% female and 50.2% male.

Is Southwold expensive to live in?

Southwold is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $105,000, 40% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $600,000 (113% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Southwold?

Southwold has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 11.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Southwold?

The job market in Southwold faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.8% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 28.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Southwold?

The median home value in Southwold is $600,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $810.

How are the schools in Southwold?

12.5% of adults in Southwold hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.2% have completed high school. 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Southwold?

The obesity rate in Southwold is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Southwold?

The average commute in Southwold is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 90.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 28.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Southwold?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Southwold is 97.8% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino. 93.6% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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