Tillsonburg, ON

Ontario

Tillsonburg is a small city in Ontario with a population of 18,615. Residents earn $73,500 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,615 Population 2,172/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $44,800 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 17.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 244 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$73,500 median income, 11.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,500
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.6%
222% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.4%
24% lower than US avg

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

People

Population18,615
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density2,172/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$44,800
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty9.4%
Commute23 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units8,230
Rent Burden17.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQIN/A
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation748 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+32.9%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Tillsonburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tillsonburg receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Tillsonburg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tillsonburg is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.6%, unemployment is notably high. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tillsonburg is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Tillsonburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches, including 31.8 inches of snow.

Tillsonburg has a population of 18,615 with a density of 2,172 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 (94.3%), with 1.7% Black, 2.8% Asian.

Population

18,615
Total Population
2021 Census
2,172
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
8.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Tillsonburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.1%
12% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg
Other Languages10.9%

Social Characteristics

Tillsonburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tillsonburg is $73,500, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Tillsonburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,500
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.6%
222% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.4%
24% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.0 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home14.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Tillsonburg is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% 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$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden17.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.8%
Renter-Occupied29.2%
Housing Units8,230

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Tillsonburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Tillsonburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Tillsonburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.4 inches. The area enjoys 244 sunny days per year.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.4 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall31.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density2,172/sq mi
Coordinates42.8599°N, 80.7262°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.0%
73% below US avg
High School+32.9%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,172/sq mi
Total Area8.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.0 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home14.8%

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