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Stirling, ON

Ontario

Stirling is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,030. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,030 Population
$82,573 Median Income $47,716 per capita
$461,770 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,573 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$461,770 home value, $1,012/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,573
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $461,770
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.5%
9% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,030
Median Age41.8 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,573
Per Capita$47,716
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty13.5%
Commute27 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$461,770
Rent$1,012
OwnershipN/A

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation407 ft (124 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%

Community

Commute27 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Stirling a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stirling receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Stirling offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stirling is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stirling is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Stirling has a population of 2,030. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.3%), with 3.1% Asian.

Population

2,030
Total Population
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Stirling vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.0%
4% above US avg
Spanish6.1%
54% below US avg
Other Languages11.9%

Social Characteristics

Stirling vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stirling is $82,573, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Stirling vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,573
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,716

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Stirling is $461,770, 64% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$461,770
64% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Stirling, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Stirling 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

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Nearby Cities

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