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St.-Charles, ON

Ontario

St.-Charles is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,357. Residents earn $76,000 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,357 Population 11/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income $44,000 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$620 Median Rent 15.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $620/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,000
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $620
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.4%
78% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.1%
6% higher than US avg

How St.-Charles Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,357
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$44,000
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty13.1%
Commute42 min

Housing

A
Home Value$300,000
Rent$620
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units620
Rent Burden15.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation725 ft (221 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+34.0%
Graduate+0.8%

Community

Commute42 min

Is St.-Charles a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St.-Charles receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. St.-Charles offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St.-Charles is $76,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St.-Charles is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.0% have completed high school.

St.-Charles has a population of 1,357 with a density of 11 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%), with 1.1% Black.

Population

1,357
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
121.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

St.-Charles vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only53.5%
32% below US avg
Spanish41.0%
206% above US avg
Other Languages5.5%

Social Characteristics

St.-Charles vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St.-Charles is $76,000, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: St.-Charles vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,000
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.1%
6% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.3 min
Drive Alone76.4%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home15.7%

Walkability

The median home value in St.-Charles is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% 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$620
47% below US avg
Rent Burden15.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.7%
Renter-Occupied19.4%
Housing Units620

Property Tax

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
79% below US avg
High School+34.0%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density11/sq mi
Total Area121.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.3 min
Drive Alone76.4%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home15.7%

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