Springwater, ON

Ontario

Springwater is a small city in Ontario with a population of 21,701. Residents earn $122,000 per year, which is 62% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
21,701 Population 105/sq mi density
$122,000 Median Income $64,100 per capita
$850,000 Home Value
$1,200 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$122,000 median income, 10.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$850,000 home value, $1,200/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $122,000
62% higher than US avg
Home Value $850,000
202% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.1%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,200
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.0%
178% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.5%
56% lower than US avg

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

People

Population21,701
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$122,000
Per Capita$64,100
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty5.5%
Commute31 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$850,000
Rent$1,200
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units7,515
Rent Burden16.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+28.1%
Graduate+4.6%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Springwater a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Springwater is $122,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 62% above $75,149. This places Springwater among higher-income communities. At 10.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Springwater is $850,000, making it a premium housing market at 202% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.1% have completed high school.

Springwater has a population of 21,701 with a density of 105 people per square mile. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%), with 3.1% Asian.

Population

21,701
Total Population
105
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
206.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Springwater vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.9%
13% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
88% below US avg
Other Languages9.4%

Social Characteristics

Springwater vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Springwater is $122,000, which is 62% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Springwater vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$122,000
62% above US avg
Per Capita Income$64,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
56% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.3 min
Drive Alone87.8%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home31.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Springwater is $850,000, 202% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,200 (3% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$850,000
202% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,200
3% above US avg
Rent Burden16.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.7%
Renter-Occupied10.4%
Housing Units7,515

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Springwater vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Springwater vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area206.9 sq mi (535.8 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.1%
52% below US avg
High School+28.1%
Graduate Degree+4.6%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density105/sq mi
Total Area206.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.3 min
Drive Alone87.8%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home31.0%

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