Vaughan, ON

Ontario

Vaughan is a large city in Ontario with a population of 323,103. Residents earn $124,000 per year, which is 65% above the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
323,103 Population 3,072/sq mi density
$124,000 Median Income $59,600 per capita
$1,200,000 Home Value
$2,040 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$124,000 median income, 12.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$1,200,000 home value, $2,040/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $124,000
65% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,200,000
326% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.7%
30% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,040
75% higher than US avg
Unemployment 12.5%
247% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population323,103
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density3,072/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 59%

Economy

B+
Median Income$124,000
Per Capita$59,600
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty6.4%
Commute31 min

Housing

F
Home Value$1,200,000
Rent$2,040
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units103,915
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation715 ft (218 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+24.5%
Graduate+9.9%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Vaughan a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vaughan is $124,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 65% above $75,149. This places Vaughan among higher-income communities. At 12.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vaughan is $1,200,000, making it a premium housing market at 326% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,040 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Vaughan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 50.9 inches of snow.

Vaughan has a population of 323,103 with a density of 3,072 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (58.7%), with 2.6% Hispanic, 3.3% Black, 27% Asian.

Population

323,103
Total Population
2021 Census
3,072
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
105.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Vaughan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only45.2%
42% below US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg
Other Languages54.2%

Social Characteristics

Vaughan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vaughan is $124,000, which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Vaughan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$124,000
65% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.5%
247% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
48% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Drive Alone81.7%
Public Transit6.5%
Work from Home52.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Vaughan is $1,200,000, 326% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,040 (75% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,200,000
326% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,040
75% above US avg
Rent Burden27.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.9%
Renter-Occupied14.1%
Housing Units103,915

Property Tax

Vaughan has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.0 inches.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.0 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall50.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area105.2 sq mi (272.4 km²)
Population Density3,072/sq mi
Coordinates43.8361°N, 79.4983°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.7%
30% below US avg
High School+24.5%
Graduate Degree+9.9%
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3,072/sq mi
Total Area105.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Drive Alone81.7%
Public Transit6.5%
Work from Home52.8%

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