Thames Centre, ON

Ontario

Thames Centre is a small city in Ontario with a population of 13,980. Residents earn $112,000 per year, which is 49% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
13,980 Population 83/sq mi density
$112,000 Median Income $59,450 per capita
$670,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 11.3% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$112,000 median income, 7.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$670,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $112,000
49% higher than US avg
Home Value $670,000
138% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.6%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

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

People

Population13,980
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$112,000
Per Capita$59,450
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty5.3%
Commute25 min

Housing

B
Home Value$670,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,185
Rent Burden11.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation974 ft (297 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+28.9%
Graduate+4.2%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Thames Centre a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Thames Centre receives an overall livability score of 3.2 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. Thames Centre offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Thames Centre is $112,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 49% above $75,149. This places Thames Centre among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Thames Centre is $670,000, making it a premium housing market at 138% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.9% have completed high school.

Thames Centre has a population of 13,980 with a density of 83 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.4%), with 1.5% Asian.

Population

13,980
Total Population
83
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
167.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Thames Centre vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.0%
15% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages9.3%

Social Characteristics

Thames Centre vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thames Centre is $112,000, which is 49% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Thames Centre vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$112,000
49% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,450

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone88.0%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home35.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Thames Centre is $670,000, 138% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$670,000
138% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden11.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.1%
Renter-Occupied11.9%
Housing Units5,185

Property Tax

13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.6%
60% below US avg
High School+28.9%
Graduate Degree+4.2%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density83/sq mi
Total Area167.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone88.0%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home35.9%

Nearby Cities

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