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Strong, ON

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Strong is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,566. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,566 Population 26/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $39,400 per capita
$352,000 Home Value
$1,010 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 13.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$352,000 home value, $1,010/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $352,000
25% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.4%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,010
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.0%
261% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.9%
12% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,566
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$39,400
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty10.9%
Commute33 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$352,000
Rent$1,010
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units660
Rent Burden18.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+36.4%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute33 min

Is Strong a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Strong receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Strong has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Strong is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 13.0%, unemployment is notably high. 10.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Strong is $352,000, 25% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.4% have completed high school.

Strong has a population of 1,566 with a density of 26 people per square mile. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%).

Population

1,566
Total Population
26
People / sq mi
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
61.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Strong vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.5%
22% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
95% below US avg
Other Languages3.8%

Social Characteristics

Strong vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Strong is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Strong vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.9%
12% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.5 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Strong is $352,000, 25% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,010 (13% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$352,000
25% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,010
13% below US avg
Rent Burden18.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.1%
Renter-Occupied12.9%
Housing Units660

Property Tax

10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.4%
69% below US avg
High School+36.4%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density26/sq mi
Total Area61.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.5 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.0%

Nearby Cities

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