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Val Rita-Harty, ON

Ontario

Val Rita-Harty is a small town in Ontario with a population of 757. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
757 Population 5/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $48,400 per capita
$139,000 Home Value
$790 Median Rent 8.1% income on rent
33°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,000 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $139,000
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.4%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $790
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.1%
181% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.0%
13% higher than US avg

How Val Rita-Harty Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population757
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$48,400
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty14.0%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,000
Rent$790
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units310
Rent Burden8.1%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation768 ft (234 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+26.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Val Rita-Harty a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Val Rita-Harty receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Val Rita-Harty offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Val Rita-Harty is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.1%, unemployment is notably high. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Val Rita-Harty is $139,000, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $790 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Val Rita-Harty has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F. Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches, including 13.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Val Rita-Harty has a population of 757 with a density of 5 people per square mile. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%).

Population

757
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
146.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Val Rita-Harty vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only22.5%
71% below US avg
Spanish71.5%
434% above US avg
Other Languages6%

Social Characteristics

Val Rita-Harty vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Val Rita-Harty is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Val Rita-Harty vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.1%
181% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.3 min
Drive Alone78.5%
Public Transit4.6%
Work from Home10.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Val Rita-Harty is $139,000, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $790 (32% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$139,000
51% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$790
32% below US avg
Rent Burden8.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.1%
Renter-Occupied11.3%
Housing Units310

Property Tax

In Val Rita-Harty, 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: Val Rita-Harty 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

Val Rita-Harty has an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.1 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

-2°F Jan (-19°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average33.1°F
39% below US avg
January Average-2°F (-19°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.1 inches
13% below US avg
Snowfall13.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Area146.3 sq mi (378.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates49.4857°N, 82.6200°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.4%
84% below US avg
High School+26.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area146.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.3 min
Drive Alone78.5%
Public Transit4.6%
Work from Home10.8%

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