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The Blue Mountains, ON

Ontario

The Blue Mountains is a small city in Ontario with a population of 9,390. Residents earn $101,000 per year, which is 34% above the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,390 Population 86/sq mi density
$101,000 Median Income $88,100 per capita
$950,000 Home Value
$1,300 Median Rent 20.7% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$101,000 median income, 10.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$950,000 home value, $1,300/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $101,000
34% higher than US avg
Home Value $950,000
237% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.4%
28% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,300
12% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.9%
203% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.7%
30% lower than US avg

How The Blue Mountains Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,390
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density86/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$101,000
Per Capita$88,100
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty8.7%
Commute26 min

Housing

F
Home Value$950,000
Rent$1,300
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,345
Rent Burden20.7%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation656 ft (200 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+24.7%
Graduate+10.3%

Community

Commute26 min
Broadband94.0%

Is The Blue Mountains a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, The Blue Mountains receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. The Blue Mountains has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in The Blue Mountains is $101,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places The Blue Mountains among higher-income communities. At 10.9%, unemployment is notably high. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in The Blue Mountains is $950,000, making it a premium housing market at 237% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

The Blue Mountains has a population of 9,390 with a density of 86 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 2.3% Asian.

Population

9,390
Total Population
86
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
109.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

The Blue Mountains vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.5%
14% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg
Other Languages9.2%

Social Characteristics

The Blue Mountains vs U.S. Average

The median household income in The Blue Mountains is $101,000, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: The Blue Mountains vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$101,000
34% above US avg
Per Capita Income$88,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.7%
30% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Drive Alone82.4%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home72.6%

Walkability

The median home value in The Blue Mountains is $950,000, 237% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,300 (12% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$950,000
237% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,300
12% above US avg
Rent Burden20.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.1%
Renter-Occupied13.0%
Housing Units4,345

Property Tax

In The Blue Mountains, 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: The Blue Mountains 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

24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.4%
28% below US avg
High School+24.7%
Graduate Degree+10.3%
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density86/sq mi
Total Area109.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Drive Alone82.4%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home72.6%

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