Tay, ON

Ontario

Tay is a small city in Ontario with a population of 11,091. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,091 Population 209/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $46,040 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,120 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 11.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,120/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $82,000
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,120
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.0%
206% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.3%
25% lower than US avg

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

People

Population11,091
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$46,040
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty9.3%
Commute30 min

Housing

B
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,120
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,535
Rent Burden17.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation663 ft (202 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+33.1%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Tay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tay receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Tay has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tay is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.0%, unemployment is notably high. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tay is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,120 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.1% have completed high school.

Tay has a population of 11,091 with a density of 209 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).

Population

11,091
Total Population
209
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
53.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Tay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.8%
18% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg
Other Languages5.4%

Social Characteristics

Tay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tay is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Tay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,000
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,040

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.0%
206% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.3%
25% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.7 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home20.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Tay is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,120 (4% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,120
4% below US avg
Rent Burden17.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.5%
Renter-Occupied9.5%
Housing Units4,535

Property Tax

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+33.1%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density209/sq mi
Total Area53.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.7 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home20.0%

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