St. Clair, ON

Ontario

St. Clair is a small city in Ontario with a population of 14,659. Residents earn $98,000 per year, which is 30% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
14,659 Population 61/sq mi density
$98,000 Median Income $59,850 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$970 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$98,000 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $970/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $98,000
30% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.6%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $970
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.7%
142% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

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

People

Population14,659
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$98,000
Per Capita$59,850
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty6.1%
Commute22 min

Housing

A
Home Value$400,000
Rent$970
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units6,025
Rent Burden10.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation591 ft (180 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+30.6%
Graduate+2.1%

Community

Commute22 min

Is St. Clair a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Clair receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. St. Clair offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Clair is $98,000, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Clair is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $970 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.6% have completed high school.

St. Clair has a population of 14,659 with a density of 61 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 (98.2%).

Population

14,659
Total Population
61
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
238.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Clair vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.0%
22% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages2.8%

Social Characteristics

St. Clair vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Clair is $98,000, which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: St. Clair vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$98,000
30% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,850

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.2 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.6%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Clair is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $970 (17% 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$970
17% below US avg
Rent Burden10.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.2%
Renter-Occupied13.7%
Housing Units6,025

Property Tax

8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.6%
74% below US avg
High School+30.6%
Graduate Degree+2.1%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density61/sq mi
Total Area238.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.2 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.6%

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